distributed
dɪˈstrɪbjʊtɪd
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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.
dispersed scattered
2.
dispersionTECH.existing in multiple locations or nodesTECH.
  • The distributed network improved the system's reliability.
dispersed scattered
3.
spread outRaredivided among several people or groupsRare
  • The profits were distributed among the shareholders.
allocated apportioned
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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.

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
spreadadj.
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

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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  1. French:réparti, distribué, ...
  2. German:verstreut, dezentralisiert, ...
  3. Italian:distribuito, spartito, ...
  4. Spanish:distribuido, repartido, ...
  5. Portuguese:distribuído, repartido, ...
  6. Chinese:分布的, 分布式的, ...
  7. Japanese:分布された, 分散型の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُوَزَّع, مُوَزَّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפוּזָּר, מְבוּזָר, ...
  10. Russian:распределенный, распределённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розподілений, поділений, ...
  12. Hindi:फैला हुआ, प्रसारित, ...
distribute
ˈdɪstrɪbjuːt

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..
allocate dispense hand out
2.
give outtr./intr.spread over an area or among a grouptr./intr.
  • The seeds distribute evenly across the field with the wind..
allocate dispense
3.
managementtr.allocate resources or dutiestr.
  • The manager will distribute tasks among team members..
allocate assign disperse
4.
businesstr./intr.TECH.supply goods to retail outletstr./intr.TECH.
  • The company distributes its products nationwide.
allocate deliver supply
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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.

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  1. French:distribuer, disperser, ...
  2. German:verteilen, verbreiten, ...
  3. Italian:distribuire, spargere, ...
  4. Spanish:repartir, esparcir, ...
  5. Portuguese:entregar, espalhar, ...
  6. Chinese:分配, 散布, ...
  7. Japanese:配る, 広げる, ...
  8. Arabic:وَزَّعَ, نَشَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְחַלֵּק, לְפַזֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:распределять, распространять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розподіляти, поширювати, ...
  12. Hindi:बाँटना, फैलाना, ...
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