distribution

/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/
noun
  1. The act of giving or sending something out to people or places.
    • The distribution of supplies to the灾区 took several days.
    • The company handles the distribution of its products to retailers nationwide.
    • The teacher oversaw the distribution of textbooks to the students.
  2. The way something is spread or shared over an area or among a group.
    • The distribution of rainfall varies greatly from year to year.
    • Income distribution in the country has become more unequal over time.
    • Scientists study the distribution of plant species across the continent.
  3. The system or process of delivering goods from a producer to customers.
    • The strike disrupted the distribution of fuel across the region.
    • Efficient distribution is key to keeping grocery stores stocked.
    • The company built a new warehouse to improve its distribution network.