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distribution

[dis-truh-byoo-shuhn] / ˌdɪs trəˈbyu ʃən /
NOUN
allocation, dispersion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
circulation delivery disposal dissemination handling marketing sharing trading transport transportation
STRONG
administration allotment apportioning apportionment assessment assigning dealing diffusion dispensation dispersal division dole mailing partition partitioning propagation rationing scattering spreading
WEAK
alloting circulating disposing dissipating handing out prorating
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hold keeping retention
STRONG
juncture unity
WEAK
collection gathering hoard hoarding maintenance store
NOUN
classification
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disposal placement
STRONG
arrangement assortment disposition grouping location order ordering organization sequence
Antonyms
STRONG
disorganization
WEAK
collection gathering hoard hoarding maintenance store

Example Sentences

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But it needs more time to fix its distribution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Abdulkarim was employed by NFI Industries, a third-party distribution company for Kimberly-Clark products, fire officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In effect, the Big Ten isn’t just thinking about itself as an athletic conference, but as a distribution network.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Choices can be made with regard to engine architecture that could have a positive influence on aspects such as weight distribution and even aerodynamics.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“The distribution of income in this country was skewed and becoming more skewed, and the result was that you have more subprime customers.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis