1. the action of giving or delivering something to a number of recipients
2. the way in which something is shared out among a group or spread over an area
3. the process of supplying goods to stores and other businesses that sell to consumers
Usage: business

Examples

• The distribution of food to hurricane victims began immediately.
• The uneven distribution of wealth remains a major social issue.
• The company handles distribution to over 500 retail stores.
• Scientists studied the distribution of wildlife in the national park.
• The normal distribution is commonly used in statistical analysis.
• Fair distribution of resources requires careful planning.
• The distribution center processes thousands of packages daily.