ADJ

egalitarian, equitable, fair
to ensure a fair distribution of wealth
inequitable, unfair
equal
an equal distribution of wealth between people of different age groups
unequal
even, uniform
After applying the cream, comb through to ensure even distribution
uneven
The country was noted for its uneven distribution of land resources
optimal, optimum
relative
the relative distribution of continents and oceans
general, overall
the general distribution of earthquakes around the world
broad, wide, widespread
the broad distribution of Bronze Age artefacts across Europe the wider distribution of wealth throughout society
local, localized
Fish populations assume highly localized distributions within each river
global, regional, worldwide
spatial
income, wealth
weight
age, class, geographical, population, sex, social
the social class distribution of the male population
normal, random, skewed, smooth
(all mathematics) a normal distribution with a bell-shaped frequency curve
binomial, frequency, probability (all mathematics)

VERB + DISTRIBUTION

achieve, ensure
The engine is mounted in the middle to achieve a more even weight distribution
determine
Radiology was used to determine the distribution of the disease
have, show
(mathematics) These birds have a wide geographical distribution. IQs within the population show a normal distribution

DISTRIBUTION + NOUN

pattern
Animal herds may form in response to the distribution patterns of food
map
an atlas containing distribution maps of the most important tropical diseases

PREP

~ across
the distribution of resources across society
~ among
data on wealth distribution among age groups
~ between
a disparity in age distribution between groups
~ over
the distribution of trees over the estate
~ throughout
uniform distribution of the chemical throughout the timber

PHRASES

a change in distribution
changes in the distribution of wealth and income

ADJ

free
The document contains sensitive information and is not suitable for free (= unrestricted) distribution. The previously free (= not paid for) distribution of textbooks will now be confined to students who are needy
general
Our catalogue lists all our books that are available for general distribution
selective
exclusive
The publisher has signed an agreement for the exclusive distribution of the books in the US
proper
electronic
the electronic distribution of software to customers
global, international, local, national, worldwide
Roads are used for local distribution of goods
electricity, food, fuel, gas, land, milk, water
the creation of 1,500 smallholdings as part of a land distribution programme
retail, wholesale
the wholesale and retail distribution of a huge variety of goods

VERB + DISTRIBUTION

control, handle, organize
The company is to handle the distribution of the product in Europe
available for
2,000 copies of the booklet have been printed and are available for distribution
ensure
to ensure the proper distribution of medical aid
allow (for)
to allow for the distribution of aid

DISTRIBUTION + NOUN

agreement, arrangement, deal
Her company has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement
list
I attach a copy of the distribution list so you can see who got the last edition
rights
costs
channel
We have man
network
method
system
facilities
The company wants to invest in new distribution facilities
base, centre, depot, outlet, point
The company has decided to use Belfast as its distribution base
operation
The company has manufacturing or distribution operations in 33 countries worldwide
business, company
industry

PREP

for ~
free colour leaflets for distribution overseas
~ among
food for distribution among the villagers
~ between
the distribution of the health budget between various hospitals
~ by
the distribution by the government of a leaflet explaining the new tax
~ through
distribution through department stores
~ to
The food was parcelled up for distribution to outlying communities

PHRASES

a/the chain of distribution
There are savings to be made where retailers are bypassed in the chain of distribution
a channel of distribution

ADJ

capital, dividend, share
cash

VERB + DISTRIBUTION

make
When are distributions likely to be made to creditors?
be available for
These are company reserves available for distribution as the directors may determine

PREP

~ to
The promissory notes were purchased for distribution to investors