Collocations for distribution - noun
1. way sth is shared or exists over an area
ADJ.
egalitarian, equitable, fair
to ensure a fair distribution of wealth
to ensure a fair distribution of wealth
inequitable, unfair | equal
an equal distribution of wealth between people of different age groups
an equal distribution of wealth between people of different age groups
unequal | even, uniform
After applying the cream, comb through to ensure even distribution.
After applying the cream, comb through to ensure even distribution.
uneven
The country was noted for its uneven distribution of land resources.
The country was noted for its uneven distribution of land resources.
optimal, optimum | relative
the relative distribution of continents and oceans
the relative distribution of continents and oceans
general, overall
the general distribution of earthquakes around the world
the general distribution of earthquakes around the world
broad, wide, widespread
the broad distribution of Bronze Age artefacts across Europe the wider distribution of wealth throughout society
the broad distribution of Bronze Age artefacts across Europe the wider distribution of wealth throughout society
local, localized
Fish populations assume highly localized distributions within each river.
Fish populations assume highly localized distributions within each river.
global, regional,
worldwide | spatial | income, wealth | weight | age, class,
worldwide | spatial | income, wealth | weight | age, class,
geographical, population, sex, social
the social class distribution of the male population
the social class distribution of the male population
normal, random, skewed, smooth
(all mathematics) a normal distribution with a bell-shaped frequency curve
(all mathematics) a normal distribution with a bell-shaped frequency curve
binomial, frequency, probability
(all mathematics)
(all mathematics)
VERB + DISTRIBUTION
achieve, ensure
The engine is mounted in the middle to achieve a more even weight distribution.
The engine is mounted in the middle to achieve a more even weight distribution.
determine
Radiology was used to determine the distribution of the disease.
Radiology was used to determine the distribution of the disease.
have, show
(mathematics) These birds have a wide geographical distribution. | IQs within the population show a normal distribution.
(mathematics) These birds have a wide geographical distribution. | IQs within the population show a normal distribution.
DISTRIBUTION + NOUN
pattern
Animal herds may form in response to the distribution patterns of food.
Animal herds may form in response to the distribution patterns of food.
map
an atlas containing distribution maps of the most important tropical diseases
an atlas containing distribution maps of the most important tropical diseases
PREP.
~ across
the distribution of resources across society
the distribution of resources across society
~ among
data on wealth distribution among age groups
data on wealth distribution among age groups
~ between
a disparity in age distribution between groups
a disparity in age distribution between groups
~ over
the distribution of trees over the estate
the distribution of trees over the estate
~ throughout
uniform distribution of the chemical throughout the timber
uniform distribution of the chemical throughout the timber
PHRASES
a change in distribution
changes in the distribution of wealth and income
changes in the distribution of wealth and income
2. giving/delivering sth to people
ADJ.
free
The document contains sensitive information and is not suitable for free (= unrestricted) distribution. | The previously free (= not paid for) distribution of textbooks will now be confined to students who are needy.
The document contains sensitive information and is not suitable for free (= unrestricted) distribution. | The previously free (= not paid for) distribution of textbooks will now be confined to students who are needy.
general
Our catalogue lists all our books that are available for general distribution.
Our catalogue lists all our books that are available for general distribution.
selective | exclusive
The publisher has signed an agreement for the exclusive distribution of the books in the US.
The publisher has signed an agreement for the exclusive distribution of the books in the US.
proper | electronic
the electronic distribution of software to customers
the electronic distribution of software to customers
global, international, local, national, worldwide
Roads are used for local distribution of goods.
Roads are used for local distribution of goods.
electricity, food, fuel, gas, land, milk, water
the creation of 1,500 smallholdings as part of a land distribution programme
the creation of 1,500 smallholdings as part of a land distribution programme
retail, wholesale
the wholesale and retail distribution of a huge variety of goods
the wholesale and retail distribution of a huge variety of goods
VERB + DISTRIBUTION
control, handle, organize
The company is to handle the distribution of the product in Europe.
The company is to handle the distribution of the product in Europe.
available for
2,000 copies of the booklet have been printed and are available for distribution.
2,000 copies of the booklet have been printed and are available for distribution.
ensure
to ensure the proper distribution of medical aid
to ensure the proper distribution of medical aid
allow (for)
to allow for the distribution of aid
to allow for the distribution of aid
DISTRIBUTION + NOUN
agreement, arrangement, deal
Her company has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement.
Her company has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement.
list
I attach a copy of the distribution list so you can see who got the last edition.
I attach a copy of the distribution list so you can see who got the last edition.
rights | costs | channel
We have man
We have man
network | method | system | facilities
The company wants to invest in new distribution facilities.
The company wants to invest in new distribution facilities.
base, centre, depot, outlet, point
The company has decided to use Belfast as its distribution base. | operationThe company has manufacturing or distribution operations in 33 countries worldwide.
The company has decided to use Belfast as its distribution base. | operationThe company has manufacturing or distribution operations in 33 countries worldwide.
business, company | industry
PREP.
for ~
free colour leaflets for distribution overseas
free colour leaflets for distribution overseas
~ among
food for distribution among the villagers
food for distribution among the villagers
~ between
the distribution of the health budget between various hospitals
the distribution of the health budget between various hospitals
~ by
the distribution by the government of a leaflet explaining the new tax
the distribution by the government of a leaflet explaining the new tax
~ through
distribution through department stores
distribution through department stores
~ to
The food was parcelled up for distribution to outlying communities.
The food was parcelled up for distribution to outlying communities.
PHRASES
a/the chain of distribution
There are savings to be made where retailers are bypassed in the chain of distribution.
There are savings to be made where retailers are bypassed in the chain of distribution.
a channel of distribution
3. payment
ADJ.
capital, dividend, share | cash
VERB + DISTRIBUTION
make
When are distributions likely to be made to creditors?
When are distributions likely to be made to creditors?
be available for
These are company reserves available for distribution as the directors may determine.
These are company reserves available for distribution as the directors may determine.
PREP.
~ to
The promissory notes were purchased for distribution to investors.
The promissory notes were purchased for distribution to investors.