Meaning of the word distribution in English

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distribution

US /ˌdɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌdɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients

Example:
The distribution of food to the needy was organized by volunteers.
The company handles the distribution of products across the country.
2.

the way in which something is shared out among a group or spread over an area

Example:
The population distribution in the city is uneven.
We need to analyze the wealth distribution in the country.
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