Distributing
dɪˈstrɪbjʊtɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo give a share or a supply of something to each of a number of people or places; to spread over an area or to a group of people.
dɪˈstrɪbjʊtɪŋ
To share or spread something among a group or over a wider area.
The organization is distributing food to the homeless.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're sharing snacks at a party. Distributing is like making sure everyone gets some of the chips, cookies, or drinks. You're giving things out so people can enjoy them.
👶 For kids: Giving things to different people.
More Examples
The software company is distributing a new update to its users.
They're distributing the profits among the shareholders.
How It's Used
"The company is distributing pamphlets to promote its new product."
"The warehouse is responsible for distributing goods to retail stores."
"The teacher is distributing the exam papers to the students."
To divide and arrange something in a particular way or pattern; to arrange parts or elements.
dɪˈstrɪbjʊtɪŋ
To arrange something in a particular way.
The architect distributed the windows evenly across the building's facade.
💡 Simply: If you're decorating a room, distributing furniture is like deciding where everything goes to make it look good and work well.
👶 For kids: Putting things in different spots so they look nice or work well.
More Examples
The designer carefully distributed the images on the page to guide the reader's eye.
How It's Used
"The artist is carefully distributing the colors across the canvas to create a balanced image."
"The city is distributing parks across different neighborhoods."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
distribute evenly
To give something to a group of people or things in equal portions.
"The professor distribute the workload evenly among all the students."
mass distribution
The wide-scale distribution of something to many people.
"The company is planning a mass distribution of the new product."
From Latin *distribuere* ('to divide, apportion'), from *dis-* ('apart') + *tribuere* ('to assign, allot').
The word 'distribute' has been used since the late 15th century, initially referring to apportioning or sharing.
Memory tip
Think of 'dis' (apart) and 'tribute' - giving out tributes (shares) to many.
Word Origin
"to divide, apportion"