Distribution (Noun)
Meaning 1
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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- The distribution of exam scores was skewed to the right, indicating that most students scored above average.
- The normal distribution is a probability distribution that is symmetric about the mean, showing that data near the mean are more frequent in occurrence.
- The distribution of the sample data was compared to the expected distribution to determine if there were any significant deviations.
- The histogram provided a visual representation of the distribution of the data, making it easier to identify patterns and trends.
- The researcher used statistical software to analyze the distribution of the data and determine if it was normally distributed.
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Meaning 2
The act of distributing or spreading or apportioning.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
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".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 4
The commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.