distribution
gb/dˌɪstɹəbjˈuʃən/ us/dˌɪstɹəbjˈuʃən/
B1
English
~ 1500
elosztás, forgalmazás, kiosztás, eloszlás, megoszlás
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
the distribution of [something]
The distribution of food after the disaster was handled by volunteers.
A katasztrófa után az élelmiszer kiosztását önkéntesek intézték.
Our company specializes in the distribution of electronics across Europe.
Cégünk elektronikai termékek európai forgalmazására szakosodott.
The charity ensures the fair distribution of donations.
Learner examples
The distribution of books will start tomorrow.
A könyvek kiosztása holnap kezdődik.
We saw the distribution of free water in the park.
Láttuk, ahogy ingyen vizet osztanak a parkban.
The teacher planned the distribution of homework sheets.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'distribution' with 'delivery'; 'distribution' usually refers to the whole process, not just the final step.
Meaning
the act of giving or delivering
Collocations
distribution network
|distribution center
|fair distribution
|mass distribution
|distribution system
Synonyms
delivery (Focuses more on the actual transport and handover of goods rather than the overall process.)
Antonyms
collection (Refers to gathering things together rather than sending them out.)
Themes
business
|logistics
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of sending or giving something to many people or places.
The process of giving or delivering something to multiple people, locations, or groups.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
the distribution of [something] in [place/group]
The population distribution in this country is uneven, with most people living near the coast.
Ebben az országban a népesség eloszlása egyenetlen: a legtöbben a part közelében élnek.
Income distribution has become less equal over the past decade.
Az elmúlt évtizedben a jövedelmek eloszlása kevésbé egyenlővé vált.
Scientists studied the distribution of plant species in the forest.
Learner examples
The map shows the distribution of animals in the park.
A térkép az állatok eloszlását mutatja a parkban.
There is an even distribution of chairs in the room.
A székek egyenletesen vannak elosztva a teremben.
We talked about the distribution of jobs in the city.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'distribution' here means physically giving items; in this sense, it refers to arrangement or pattern.
Meaning
the pattern of sharing or spread
Collocations
population distribution
|income distribution
|uneven distribution
|geographic distribution
Synonyms
dispersion (Used more in scientific contexts; emphasizes scattering over a space.)
Antonyms
concentration (Refers to being gathered closely together rather than spread out.)
Themes
science
|statistics
|geography
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way something is spread out over an area or shared among people.
The arrangement or pattern in which something is spread over an area or among a group of people.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
eloszlás
B2
The frequency distribution shows that most students scored between 70 and 80 percent.
A gyakorisági eloszlás azt mutatja, hogy a legtöbb diák 70 és 80 százalék közötti eredményt ért el.
A normal distribution is common in natural measurements.
A normális eloszlás gyakori a természetes mérésekben.
We plotted the data to see its distribution.
Learner examples
The chart shows the distribution of test scores.
A diagram a teszteredmények eloszlását mutatja.
We learned about normal distribution in math class.
Matematikaórán a normális eloszlásról tanultunk.
The teacher explained the frequency distribution.
Meaning
statistical display of values/frequencies
Collocations
frequency distribution
|normal distribution
|probability distribution
Synonyms
spread (An informal term for how data points are arranged; less precise than 'distribution'.)
Themes
statistics
|mathematics
|science
|education
Definition
A chart or table that shows how often numbers or things appear in a set of data.
A table, chart, or function showing how often different values occur within a dataset.
Grammar
Dictionary form
distribution
IPA
GB/dˌɪstɹəbjˈuʃən/
US/dˌɪstɹəbjˈuʃən/
Syllables & stress
dis - tri - bu - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (bu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: distribution
- Plural: distribution, distributions
Word family
Forms
distributions
noun
Core family
distribute
verb B1
distributor
noun B2
Related words
redistribute
verb B2
redistribution
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
undistributed
adjective
Advanced or less common
distributional
adjective
distributable
adjective
Expressions
fair distribution
1/fˈɛɹ dˌɪstɹəbjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
equal giving or sharing
When things are given so everyone gets a fair amount.
Examples
- We need a fair distribution of resources among all departments.
- The aid organization worked hard to ensure a fair distribution of food.
income distribution
1/ˈɪŋkˌʌm dˌɪstɹəbjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
pattern of income sharing in society
How money is shared between people in a country or group.
Examples
- Income distribution has become more unequal over time.
- The report analyzes changes in income distribution across regions.
mass distribution
1/mˈæs dˌɪstɹəbjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
large-scale giving to many people
Sending out a large amount of something to many people at one time.
Examples
- The company prepared for mass distribution of their new product.
- Mass distribution of flyers helped promote the event.