distribution
/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/noun
उच्चारण डिस्ट्रिब्यूशन
वितरण
Core word
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[U, C]
the way that something is shared or exists over a particular area or among a particular group of people; the act of giving or delivering something to a number of people
वितरण
- the distribution of wealth
- food distribution
- The distribution of free textbooks will begin on Monday.
+ 3 more examples
- Rainfall distribution across the country is uneven.
- The company has a strong distribution network in rural areas.
- A fair distribution of work keeps the team happy.
Synonyms sharing allocation delivery spread dispersal
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
distribution of + noun (sharing out)
Distribution of something is the act of giving it out to many people or places.
किसी वस्तु का 'distribution' उसे कई लोगों या स्थानों में बाँटना है।
- The distribution of free books begins on Monday.
- The distribution of food to flood victims was quick.
distribution among / between / across
Use among for many people, between for two, and across for an area.
कई लोगों के लिए 'among', दो के लिए 'between' और क्षेत्र के लिए 'across' आता है।
- The distribution of sweets among the children was fair.
- Rainfall distribution across the country varies.
distribution (the way things are spread)
It also means how things exist across an area or group, as in the distribution of wealth or of population.
इसका अर्थ यह भी है कि वस्तुएँ किसी क्षेत्र या समूह में किस प्रकार फैली हैं, जैसे धन या जनसंख्या का वितरण।
- The distribution of population in India is uneven.
distribution (commerce) / frequency distribution
In business it is the supply of goods to shops; in statistics it is how values are spread.
व्यापार में यह दुकानों तक माल पहुँचाना है; सांख्यिकी में यह मानों का फैलाव है।
- The company improved its distribution network.
- The data showed a normal distribution.
+Collocations 4
adjective + distribution
equalfairunevenwidefreeunequal
- The government promised a fair distribution of land.
distribution + noun
networkcentresystemchannelchainlist
- The firm opened a new distribution centre.
verb + distribution
organisecontroloverseeimprovemonitor
- Volunteers organised the distribution of blankets.
distribution of + noun
wealthincomefoodpowerrainfalltickets
- Unequal distribution of income is a social concern.
“More examples 5
- The ration shop handles the monthly distribution of wheat and rice.
राशन की दुकान गेहूँ और चावल का मासिक वितरण करती है।
- Radhika's team supervised the distribution of question papers.
राधिका के दल ने प्रश्नपत्रों के वितरण की निगरानी की।
- The economic survey discussed the distribution of income between rich and poor.
आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण में अमीरों और गरीबों के बीच आय के वितरण पर चर्चा हुई।
- Monsoon rainfall distribution is uneven in the country.
देश में मानसूनी वर्षा का वितरण असमान है।
- The newspaper's distribution reaches over a hundred towns.
समाचार-पत्र का वितरण सौ से अधिक कस्बों तक पहुँचता है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The distribution among the two brothers was unfair.
✓ The distribution between the two brothers was unfair.
For two people use between, not among.
दो व्यक्तियों के लिए 'between' आता है, 'among' नहीं।
✗ The distribute of food was quick.
✓ The distribution of food was quick.
After the, a noun is needed; distribution is the noun.
'the' के बाद संज्ञा चाहिए; 'distribution' संज्ञा है।
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
sharing allocation delivery spread dispersal
§Grammar and usage
Distribute sth among or to people ('distribute sweets among the children').
Pattern: distribute sth among या to people, जैसे 'distribute sweets among the children'। 'Among' तब लगता है जब बाँटने वाले लोग कई हों, और 'to' किसी एक व्यक्ति या समूह के लिए भी चलता है।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
The Public Distribution System (PDS) supplies food grains at low prices through ration shops.
सार्वजनिक वितरण प्रणाली (PDS) राशन की दुकानों से कम क़ीमत पर अनाज देती है।