distribution

/ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/
noun 5

Collocations

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1

(noun.) way sth is shared or exists over an area

ADJ

egalitarian, equitable, fair

The government worked to create an equitable distribution of resources across all neighborhoods.

inequitable, unfair

equal

The teacher ensured an equal distribution of snacks to all the children in the class.

unequal

even, uniform

The seeds need uniform distribution across the garden for all plants to grow properly.

uneven

Rainfall across the region has always had an uneven distribution, leaving some areas dry and others flooded.

optimal, optimum

relative

The relative distribution of wealth between rich and poor countries remains unequal.

general, overall

The overall distribution of rainfall across the country has changed significantly in recent years.

broad, wide, widespread

The city's new bus routes ensure a more widespread distribution of public transport across all neighborhoods.

local, localized

The bakery has a local distribution network that delivers fresh bread to nearby shops every morning.

global, regional

geographical, population, sex, social

The geographical distribution of coffee farms across the country affects local economies significantly.

normal, random, skewed, smooth

The company found a random distribution of defects across all the products they manufactured.

binomial, frequency, probability

The test scores followed a normal distribution across all students in the class.

VERB + DISTRIBUTION

achieve, ensure

The charity worked hard to ensure fair distribution of food to families in need.

determine

The survey helped determine the distribution of food banks across the city.

have, show

The survey results showed a surprising distribution of preferences across different age groups.

DISTRIBUTION + NOUN

pattern

The unequal distribution pattern of wealth in the country creates significant social problems.

map

The wildlife organization created a distribution map showing where endangered pandas live in China.

PREP

~ across

The company improved the distribution of its products across different regions last year.

~ among

The company decided to change the distribution among its three regional offices to improve efficiency.

~ between

The company needed to balance the distribution of profits between its employees and shareholders.

~ over

The new shopping centers are planned across different areas over the next five years.

~ throughout

The new shopping mall has stores and restaurants distributed throughout the city center.

PHRASES

a change in distribution

The new software showed a change in distribution of customers across different regions.

2

(noun.) giving/delivering sth to people

ADJ

free

We offer free distribution of educational materials to schools in rural areas.

general

The charity decided that the food packages were suitable for general distribution to families in need.

selective

exclusive

Only our company has the exclusive distribution of these products throughout Europe.

proper

electronic

The company switched to electronic distribution to deliver products faster to their customers.

global, international, local, national, worldwide

The company improved its national distribution network to reach customers in every state.

electricity, food, fuel, gas, land, milk, water

The government started a food distribution program to help families affected by the flood.

retail, wholesale

The company handles the retail distribution of fresh produce to supermarkets across the country.

VERB + DISTRIBUTION

control, handle, organize

Our local food bank organizes the distribution of donated meals to families in need.

available for

The charity received funding to make educational materials available for distribution to schools across the region.

ensure

The government worked hard to ensure fair distribution of food to all the villages.

allow (for)

The new system allows for better distribution of fresh food to remote villages.

DISTRIBUTION + NOUN

agreement, arrangement, deal

The store negotiated a new distribution arrangement with three local suppliers.

list

The company updated the distribution list to include all the new employees in the office.

rights | costs

channel

The company improved its sales by opening new distribution channels in rural areas.

network | method | system

facilities

The factory's old distribution facilities were replaced with a modern warehouse last year.

base, centre, depot, outlet, point

The new distribution centre in the warehouse district helps us deliver packages faster to local customers.

business, company | industry

PREP

for ~

The charity prepared thousands of pamphlets for distribution to homeless shelters across the city.

~ among

The charity organized the fair distribution among all the families in the community.

~ between

The company needed to decide on the fair distribution of profits between its three main offices.

~ by

Food supplies were delivered to remote villages through distribution by aid organizations.

~ through

The company increased its sales by expanding distribution through online platforms.

~ to

The charity organized a distribution to refugee families across the country.

PHRASES

a/the chain of distribution

Improving the chain of distribution helped the company deliver products to customers much faster.

a channel of distribution

3

(noun.) payment

ADJ

capital, dividend, share | cash

VERB + DISTRIBUTION

make

The company will make a distribution of profits to shareholders next month.

be available for

The charity has plenty of food supplies available for distribution to families in need.

PREP

~ to

The charity collected donations for distribution to families in need.

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