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Definition and meaning of distribute

Definitions

distribute (v. trans.)

1.strew or distribute over an area"He spread fertilizer over the lawn" "scatter cards across the table"

2.cause to become widely known"spread information" "circulate a rumor" "broadcast the news"

3.distribute or disperse widely"The invaders spread their language all over the country"

4.to arrange in a systematic order"stagger the chairs in the lecture hall"

5.cause be distributed"This letter is being circulated among the faculty"

6.give to several people"The teacher handed out the exams"

7.administer or bestow, as in small portions"administer critical remarks to everyone present" "dole out some money" "shell out pocket money for the children" "deal a blow to someone" "the machine dispenses soft drinks"

8.make available"The publisher wants to distribute the book in Asia"

9.be distributed or spread, as in statistical analyses"Values distribute"

10.spread throughout a given area"the function distributes the values evenly"

distribute (v. intr.)

1.be mathematically distributive

distribute (v.)

1.divide into parts, pieces, or sections"The Arab peninsula was partitioned by the British"

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Merriam Webster

DistributeDis*trib"ute (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Distributed; p. pr. & vb. n. Distributing.] [L. distributus, p. p. of distribuere to divide, distribute; dis- + tribuere to assign, give, allot. See Tribute.]
1. To divide among several or many; to deal out; to apportion; to allot.

She did distribute her goods to all them that were nearest of kindred. Judith xvi. 24.

2. To dispense; to administer; as, to distribute justice. Shak.

3. To divide or separate, as into classes, orders, kinds, or species; to classify; to assort, as specimens, letters, etc.

4. (Printing) (a) To separate (type which has been used) and return it to the proper boxes in the cases. (b) To spread (ink) evenly, as upon a roller or a table.

5. (Logic) To employ (a term) in its whole extent; to take as universal in one premise.

A term is said to be distributed when it is taken universal, so as to stand for everything it is capable of being applied to. Whately.

Syn. -- To dispense; deal out; apportion; allot; share; assign; divide.

DistributeDis*trib"ute, v. i. To make distribution.

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