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distribution [n]
 
1)(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
    Synonyms :statistical_distribution 
    See Also: arrangement  statistics  equidsitribution  frequency_distribution  gaussian_distribution  poisson_distribution  sample  bernoulli_distribution 
 
2)the spatial property of being scattered about over an area or volume
    Synonyms :dispersion 
    See Also: spacing  compactness  complementary_distribution  diaspora  diffusion  innervation  scatter 
 
3)the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning
    Synonyms :
    See Also: act  administer  distribute  assigning  redistribution  dispensation  allocation  deal  revenue_sharing  share-out 
 
4)the commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer
    Synonyms :
    See Also: commerce  marketing  distribute 
 

From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing: (http://www.foldoc.org/, Editor Denis Howe)

1. A software source tree packaged for distribution; but see kit.

2. A vague term encompassing mailing lists and Usenet newsgroups (but not BBS fora); any topic-oriented message channel with multiple recipients.

3. An information-space domain (usually loosely correlated with geography) to which propagation of a Usenet message is restricted; a much-underused feature.

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