distribution | Definition of distribution

Synonyms and Antonyms of distribution

1 the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group

aid workers oversaw the distribution of supplies to the flood victims

Synonyms of distribution

admeasurement, allocation, allotment, apportionment, disbursement, dispensation, division, issuance

Words Related to distribution

reallocation, reapportionment, redistribution, redivision, repartition

division, partition, separation

2 the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another

the distribution of those stars has long suggested the form of a dipper

Synonyms of distribution

arrangement, array, disposal, disposition, order, ordering, sequence, setup

Words Related to distribution

precedence, priority

chain, procession, progression, succession

aligning (also alining), alignment (also alinement), lining up

design, layout, pattern, structure, system

Near Antonyms of distribution

confusion, disorder, disorganization, disruption, upset

disconnection, disjointedness