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   distribute

   /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/

   verb

   • 1. give a share or a unit of (something) to each of a number of recipients: "information leaflets are being distributed to hotels" Similar give outdeal outhand out/roundissuedispenseadministerpass rounddole outdispose ofallocateallotapportionassignshare outdivide out/upmeasure outmete outparcel outration outinformal:divvy updish outcirculateissuehand outdeliverconveytransmitOpposite collect
   • ▪ supply (goods) to retailers: "the journal is distributed worldwide"
   • ▪ separate (metal type that has been set up) and return the characters to their separate compartments in a type case.
   • 2. occur throughout an area: "the birds are mainly distributed in marshes and river valleys" Similar dispersediffusedisseminatescatterspreadstrew
   • ▪ spread (a load) over an area: "the seat is designed to ensure the weight of the passenger is evenly distributed"
   • ▪ spread (a computer system) over several machines, especially over a network: "you can distribute the system's output over your home network"
   • 3. use (a term) to include every individual of the class to which it refers: "the middle term must be distributed, at least once, in the premises"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin distribut- ‘divided up’, from the verb distribuere, from dis- ‘apart’ + tribuere ‘assign’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. distributable adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISTRIBUTE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DISTRIBUTE definition: 1. to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something: 2. to give something…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › distributeDistribute Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   distribute: [verb] to divide among several or many : apportion.

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   Distribute definition: to divide and give out in shares; deal out; allot. . See examples of DISTRIBUTE used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › distributeDistribute - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To distribute is to disperse widely, hand out, or spread around. While you're still snoozing, the paper boy is busy distributing the newspaper all over the neighborhood.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISTRIBUTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. to give out in shares; dispense 2. to hand out or deliver 3. to spread throughout a space or area 4. to divide.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdistribute verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   distribute something between somebody/something The proceeds will be distributed between local charities. Extra Examples. Copies of the book were distributed free to each school in the district. We distributed the money equally among the team members. distributing aid to people in need;

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › distributeDistribute - definition of distribute by The Free Dictionary

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   Define distribute. distribute synonyms, distribute pronunciation, distribute translation, English dictionary definition of distribute. v. dis·trib·ut·ed , dis·trib·ut·ing , dis·trib·utes v. tr. 1. To divide and dispense in portions. 2. a. To supply to retailers. b. To deliver or pass out:...

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishdistribute verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   1 to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people distribute something The newspaper is distributed free. distribute something to somebody/something The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims. distribute something among somebody/something The money was distributed among schools in the area.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDISTRIBUTE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    DISTRIBUTE definition: 1. to give something out to people or places: 2. to supply goods to shops and companies: . Learn more.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › distributedistribute | meaning of distribute in Longman Dictionary of ...

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    distribute meaning, definition, what is distribute: to share things among a group of people,...: Learn more.