distribution synonyms

distribution

n.

  1. The act of distributing

    dispersal, dispersion, allotment, allocation, partitioning, partition, division, dividing up, assignment, deal, dealing, circulation, disposal, disposing of, apportionment, prorating, rationing, sharing, allowance, arrangement, scattering, diffusion, dissemination, administration, dissipation, sorting, making generally available, assigning by lot, spreading, dispensation, disbursement, giving out, parceling out, doling out, handing out, peddling, delivery, shipping, merchandising; see also sense 2; division 1.

    Antonyms collection*, retention*, storage. *

  2. The result or measure of distributing

    frequency, arrangement, occurrence, disposition, disposal, ordering, grouping, pattern, combination, relationships, appearance, configuration, placement, number, plenty, saturation, population, spread, concentration; see also division 2, order 3.

    Antonyms confusion*, tangle*, puzzle.

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