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distributionthe action of sharing something out among a number of recipients

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/

Korean meaning: 배분, 분배

Korean pronunciation: 디스트리**뷰**션

Example Sentences

  • The pizza distribution at the office party was chaotic - everyone wanted the pepperoni slice!
  • Netflix revolutionized the distribution of entertainment content globally.
  • The teacher's distribution of homework was so unfair that even the class pet hamster looked stressed.

distribution

NOUN

//ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn//

the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients

distribution concept
💡 Concept

the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Roottribut
Suffix--ion

Origin

From Latin 'distributio' meaning 'a dividing up or allotting', derived from 'distribuere' (to distribute), which combines 'dis-' (apart) and 'tribuere' (to allot or assign).

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🎵Rhyme

contributionconstitutionresolution
contribution
constitution
resolution

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The pizza distribution at the office party was chaotic - everyone wanted the pepperoni slice!

Netflix revolutionized the distribution of entertainment content globally.

😄 Fun example

The teacher's distribution of homework was so unfair that even the class pet hamster looked stressed.

Statistical distribution analysis helps researchers understand data patterns.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

allocationdispensationdisseminationcirculation

Antonyms

collectionaccumulationconcentration

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