1. (

• distribution ,
• statistical_distribution

) (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence ;

2. (

• distribution ,
• dispersion

) the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume; "worldwide in distribution"; "the distribution of nerve fibers"; "in complementary distribution" ;

3. (

• distribution

) the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning ;

4. (

• distribution ,

) the commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer ;