Found 3 items, similar to Distribution.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: distribution distribusi, pembagian, pemberian, penyaluran
English → English (WordNet) Definition: distribution distribution n 1: (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence [syn: statistical distribution] 2: the spatial property of being scattered about over an area or volume [syn: dispersion] [ant: concentration] 3: the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning 4: the commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer
English → English (gcide) Definition: Distribution Distribution \Dis`tri*bu"tion\, n. [L. distributio: cf. F. distribution.] 1. The act of distributing or dispensing; the act of dividing or apportioning among several or many; apportionment; as, the distribution of an estate among heirs or children. [1913 Webster] The phenomena of geological distribution are exactly analogous to those of geography. --A. R. Wallace. [1913 Webster] 2. Separation into parts or classes; arrangement of anything into parts; disposition; classification. [1913 Webster] 3. That which is distributed. “Our charitable distributions.” --Atterbury. [1913 Webster] 4. (Logic) A resolving a whole into its parts. [1913 Webster] 5. (Print.) The sorting of types and placing them in their proper boxes in the cases. [1913 Webster] 6. (Steam Engine) The steps or operations by which steam is supplied to and withdrawn from the cylinder at each stroke of the piston; viz., admission, suppression or cutting off, release or exhaust, and compression of exhaust steam prior to the next admission. [1913 Webster] Geographical distribution, the natural arrangements of animals and plants in particular regions or districts. Syn: Apportionments; allotment; dispensation; disposal; dispersion; classification; arrangement. [1913 Webster]