distribution distribution /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/

noun

1. () (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence  ( statistical distribution , probability distribution , distribution )
   (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
   
2. () The spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume  ( dispersion , distribution )
   the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume
    Worldwide in distribution
   worldwide in distribution
    The distribution of nerve fibers
   the distribution of nerve fibers
    In complementary distribution
   in complementary distribution
   
3. () The act of distributing, spreading or apportioning  ( distribution )
   the act of distributing, spreading or apportioning
     The company's distribution network covered the entire country.
   The company's distribution network covered the entire country.
   
4. () The commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer  ( distribution )
   the commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer