distribution (n.)

  1. (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence

    [ Syn: statistical distribution ]

  2. the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume; worldwide in distribution; the distribution of nerve fibers; in complementary distribution

    [ Syn: dispersion ]

  3. the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning

  4. the commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer

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