distribution

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Ausgebens, Lieferns oder Verbreitens von etwas an Empfänger bezeichnet, oder die Art und Weise, wie etwas verteilt oder über ein Gebiet verbreitet wird.

A noun referring to the act of giving, delivering, or spreading something among a number of recipients, or the way in which something is shared or spread over an area.

1. Act of giving outB1formal

   The process of giving or delivering something to a number of people or places.

   Verteilung

   • The distribution of food supplies to the refugees was well organized.
   • The company handles the distribution of its products nationwide.
   • The charity oversees the distribution of winter coats to the homeless.

   Synonymeallotmentapportionmentdeliverydispensationdisseminationissuance

   Antonymeaccumulationcollectiongatheringhoardingretentionwithholding

2. Spatial arrangementB2formal

   The way in which something is spread or arranged over an area or among a group.

   Verteilung

   • The distribution of population across the country is uneven.
   • Scientists studied the distribution of plant species in the forest.
   • The map shows the distribution of rainfall in the region.

   Synonymearrangementdispersaldispersiondispositionlayoutplacementscatteringspread

   Antonymeaccumulationconcentrationgathering

3. Commercial supply chainB2formalbusiness

   The process of making a product or service available for use by consumers or businesses.

   Distribution

   • The company has an efficient distribution network for its electronics.
   • Distribution costs account for a significant part of the product price.
   • They are expanding their distribution channels to reach more customers.

   Synonymecirculationdeliverylogisticssupply