We must draw attention to the distribution of this form in those dialects.
Source: tatoeba (41975)
Distribution
/ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/
Synonyms for "distribution" (176 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (36)
Noun(18 words)
dispersionallocate randomlyallocatingallocationsallottingapportioningarrangementbalancingbiology exam resultsbranchingbreakdownbroadcastsbuckshotbudget divisionbudget sharecauchycirculationsclassroom sharings
Verb(3 words)
Strong matches (52)
codificationcollationcollocationconstitutiondeliverydeploymentdiffractiondiffusiondilutiondisbursaldisbursementdispensationdispersaldispersiondisposaldispositiondisseminationdissipationdivergencedivision
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Noun(19 words)
dealsdeliverydelivery systemdensity functiondeployingdeploymentsdholediasporadispensingdispersingdispositionsdisseminatingdistributingdistribution channeldividenddividendsdivvyingenergy allotmentfulfillment
Verb(1 words)
disperse light
Adjective(2 words)
dutch allokereneven spread
Related words (88)
Adjective(2 words)
group wide delegationwidespread sharing
groupingissuanceissuemarshalingorderorderingpartitionpassing aroundpaying outpaymentpepperingplacementpropagationproportionpublicationradiationrationregimentationscatteringscatterment
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Noun(49 words)
information disseminationissuingitalian allocareitalian sparso 'scattered'layoutlogistics networkmammutidaemanifoldingmetingmore sharedmost scatteredoilbirdoverspreadingpackagepackagesparcelingphallaceaepoissonportion outportioning
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portuguese alocarprobability functionprobability modelpromulgatingproportioningprorationpublicationsradyerareading scatterreleasesresource allotmentscatterscatter of seedsshipmentssize feature distributionspacingsplittingspreadspread acrossspreadsstatistical distributionsusesyndicatingsyndicationtally resultstask delegationtaskingvascular bundlewater allocation
Verb(2 words)
overspreadsroll out
Determiner(1 words)
the assignment
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: dispersion, administration, allocate randomly, allocate resources, allocate weekly blocks.
- Sentence evidence is available for distribution, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "distribution".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "distribution"
Keep "distribution" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "distribution" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "distribution", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "distribution" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
17 entriesactarrangementcommercecommercialismdeedhuman actionhuman activitylogistics conceptmercantilismorganisationorganizationpatternprocessspacingspatial arrangementstatistic
Showing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
11 entriesbinomial distributionclumped distributiondelivery routedistribution centerexponential distributionnormal distributionportioningrandom distributionrationinguniform distributionwarehouse network
Collocations
6 entriesdistribution centerdistribution channeldistribution networkdistribution plannormal distributionprobability distribution
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
8 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
20 total sentences available.
There is little, if any, of such distribution of control.
Source: tatoeba (49766)
Service industries include communication, transportation, distribution, finance and a host of other areas which do not involve production of goods.
Source: tatoeba (54195)
Patterns of freeze-up and breakup influence the distribution and number of seals, the polar bear's main prey.
Source: tatoeba (57436)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "distribution"?
Closest matches include dispersion, administration, allocate randomly, allocate resources, allocate weekly blocks.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "distribution"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.