Meaning of the word "normal distribution" in English

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normal distribution

US /ˌnɔːr.məl dɪ.strɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌnɔːr.məl dɪ.strɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

a function that describes the probability of a random variable taking on certain values, characterized by a bell-shaped curve that is symmetrical around its mean

Example:
The heights of adult males often follow a normal distribution.
Understanding the normal distribution is fundamental in statistics.
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