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Definition of distributed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
distributionspread out over an area or space
- The seeds were distributed across the field.
2.
dispersionTECH. existing in multiple locations or nodesTECH.
- The distributed network improved the system's reliability.
3.
spread outRare divided among several people or groupsRare
- The profits were distributed among the shareholders.
Expressions with distributed
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available to many people or places
The product is widely distributed in stores.
system design where processing parts run on several connected computers or nodes
The new platform uses a distributed architecture to handle millions of simultaneous users.
handling information using linked machines in different places
The bank adopted distributed data processing to speed transactions across regional offices.
system of linked units where tasks are shared across many separate points
The company uses a distributed network to handle massive amounts of web traffic.
data processing where tasks run on several linked computers or processors
The company uses distributed processing to handle large volumes of online transactions.
database where data is stored on multiple servers
A distributed database can improve data availability and reliability.
interruption of service by multiple sources
A distributed denial of service can cripple online services.
learning method with breaks between study sessions
Distributed practice helps students remember better.
systems designed to share resources and data across multiple machines
Distributed systems improve efficiency by sharing resources among different machines.
network of separated antennas that share a source to improve wireless coverage
The stadium installed a distributed antenna system to support thousands of mobile users.
computer system with multiple processors for one problem
The distributed array processor improved the simulation's speed.
shooting spread across several targets or over a broad zone
The unit used distributed fire to suppress several positions at once.
database shared across many places to keep records safe and clear
A distributed ledger helps keep financial records safe and clear.
distributed queuing setup that uses two buses for data movement
The lab tested a distributed queue dual bus to reduce message delays.
method of processing transactions across multiple networked computers
The company uses distributed transaction processing to ensure data consistency across its servers.
Origin of distributed
Latin, distribuere (to divide)
Terms with distributed included in their meaning
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distribution
distributed widely across a surface or area
distribution
distributed in portions based on a plan
distribution
distributed across a surface or area
equilibrium
having weight evenly distributed
distribution
distributed over a wide area
allocation
distributed or assigned to specific people or groups
distribution
distributed over a wide area
distribution
in the process of being distributed
unauthorized
obtained or distributed without authorization
resource portion
limited portion of resources distributed to people
distribution
cause something to be distributed widely
illicit sale
distributed or sold illicitly
irregular spots
marked with irregularly distributed spots
distribution
distributed over a wide area or among many people
unauthorized copies
unauthorized and illicitly distributed
distribution
formally given or distributed
distribution
widely distributed or spread out
distribution
distributed or apportioned as a share
religion
letter distributed to convey religious instructions
distribution
distributed over a wide area or among people
acr: center of gravity
point where weight is evenly distributed
distribution
distributed in carefully measured portions
wide spread
spread around or distributed widely
distribution
distributed among several people or groups
Examples of distributed in a sentence
Resources are distributed to various departments. The distributed resources were accessible from any location. A distributed database was implemented for better data management. Resources were distributed evenly across all departments. The workload was distributed among the team members.
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- French:réparti, distribué, ...
- German:verstreut, dezentralisiert, ...
- Italian:distribuito, spartito, ...
- Spanish:distribuido, repartido, ...
- Portuguese:distribuído, repartido, ...
- Chinese:分布的, 分布式的, ...
- Japanese:分布された, 分散型の, ...
- Arabic:مُوَزَّع, مُوَزَّع, ...
- Hebrew:מְפוּזָּר, מְבוּזָר, ...
- Russian:распределенный, распределённый, ...
- Ukrainian:розподілений, поділений, ...
- Hindi:फैला हुआ, प्रसारित, ...
Definition of distribute - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
distributiontr. give out or deliver items to multiple recipientstr.
- The teacher will distribute the exams at the start of class..
2.
give outtr./intr. spread over an area or among a grouptr./intr.
- The seeds distribute evenly across the field with the wind..
3.
managementtr. allocate resources or dutiestr.
- The manager will distribute tasks among team members..
4.
businesstr./intr. TECH. supply goods to retail outletstr./intr. TECH.
- The company distributes its products nationwide.
Expressions with distribute
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do not give out or share
The document is confidential; do not distribute it to anyone.
Origin of distribute
Latin, distribuere (to divide) + -ute (suffix)
Examples of distribute in a sentence
They distribute flyers every morning. Volunteers distribute food to the needy. The charity will distribute blankets this winter. She will distribute the supplies evenly. They plan to distribute the workload fairly. They distribute fresh produce to local markets.
The publisher will distribute the new book next month.
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- French:distribuer, disperser, ...
- German:verteilen, verbreiten, ...
- Italian:distribuire, spargere, ...
- Spanish:repartir, esparcir, ...
- Portuguese:entregar, espalhar, ...
- Chinese:分配, 散布, ...
- Japanese:配る, 広げる, ...
- Arabic:وَزَّعَ, نَشَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְחַלֵּק, לְפַזֵּר, ...
- Russian:распределять, распространять, ...
- Ukrainian:розподіляти, поширювати, ...
- Hindi:बाँटना, फैलाना, ...
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