distribution

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BrE /dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/ AmE /dɪstrɪˈbuʃn/

noun en → es

1 DELIVERY [uncountable] B1

the process of sending goods to shops or customers

distribución, entrega

  • distribution network

Collocations distribution network · product distribution

  • The company has a large distribution network.

    La empresa tiene una gran red de distribución.

2 SHARE [uncountable] B1

the way in which something is shared or divided among people

distribución, reparto

  • equal distribution

Collocations income distribution · population distribution

  • There is an unequal distribution of wealth in the country.

    Hay una distribución desigual de la riqueza en el país.

3 MEDIA [uncountable] B2

the process of making a film, television programme, or computer game available to the public

distribución, lanzamiento

  • worldwide distribution

Collocations film distribution · software distribution

  • The film's worldwide distribution began last month.

    La distribución mundial de la película comenzó el mes pasado.

4 STATISTICS [uncountable] C1

a set of numbers that show how often something happens or is found in a particular situation

distribución, reparto

  • normal distribution

Collocations probability distribution · frequency distribution

  • The data follows a normal distribution.

    Los datos siguen una distribución normal.