distributed

/dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd/
adjective
  1. Spread out or shared over an area or among a group.
    • In a distributed system, tasks are handled by multiple computers.
    • The distributed weight of the load made the truck easier to drive.
    • The population is not evenly distributed across the country.
  2. Relating to a system where parts are located in different places but work together.
    • Many modern apps rely on distributed databases for reliability.
    • The company uses a distributed network of servers around the world.
    • Distributed computing allows researchers to solve complex problems faster.
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