distribution

Definition

• n. (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
• n. the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume
• n. the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning
• n. the commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer

Word forms

Plural

distributions

Example sentences

1. n.

   The teacher explained the distribution of tasks among the students.

2. n.

   The distribution of species in the area shows how diverse the environment is.