distribution function
/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən ˈfʌŋkʃən/
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Definition of distribution function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
statisticsTECH.function describing probability distribution of a random variableTECH.
  • The distribution function is key in probability theory.
distribution
2.
gas theoryTECH.function giving number of particles in phase spaceTECH.
  • The distribution function helps in analyzing particle behavior.
density function
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Expressions with distribution function

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cumulative distribution functionn.
shows probability a value is less than or equal to a number
The cumulative distribution function of X at 5 is 0.7.

Expressions with distribution

distribution listn.
list of recipients for specific communications or documents
He added several new contacts to the distribution list for the monthly newsletter.
distribution centern.
facility for storing and shipping products
The new distribution center handles thousands of packages daily.
distribution chainn.
series of steps that move goods from maker to final buyer
A long distribution chain can increase the final price of products.
distribution companyn.
business that supplies products or content from makers to sellers or users
The publisher partnered with a large distribution company to reach more bookstores.
distribution partnern.
business company that helps another company sell or deliver its products
The startup signed a distribution partner to reach stores across Europe.
distribution patternn.
overall way objects or living things are spread across an area
The distribution pattern of the trees showed clear gaps along the riverbank.

Expressions with function

function like clockworkv.
run smoothly, predictably, without problems
With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.
simple functionn.
task or operation that is easy to perform
Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.
function roomn.
room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings
They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.
social functionn.
gathering for social purposes
The company hosted a social function for its employees.
vital functionn.
critical role or task in a system
The manager performs a vital function in the company.
bodily functionn.
natural process of a living body
Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption.
work functionn.
social event organized by an employer for employees
The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.
judicial functionn.
role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts
The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.
switching functionn.
process of changing from one state or condition to another
The system's switching function was activated during the power outage.
staff functionn.
social event organized for company employees
The annual dinner is a popular staff function.

Terms related to distribution function

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distributedistributionaldistributivedistributorfunctionalfunctionalityanalysiscumulativedatadensityprobabilityrandomness

Terms with distribution function included in their meaning

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probability density functionn.
mathematics
function representing distribution of a continuous random variable
characteristic functionn.
probability theory
complex function defining a random variable's probability distribution

Examples of distribution function in a sentence

  • The distribution function helps in predicting outcomes.
  • The distribution function is crucial in statistical mechanics.
  • Researchers use the distribution function to model systems.

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  1. French:fonction de répartition, distribution, ...
  2. German:Verteilungsfunktion, ...
  3. Italian:funzione di distribuzione, ...
  4. Spanish:función de distribución, ...
  5. Portuguese:função de distribuição, função de densidade, ...
  6. Chinese:分布函数, 分布律, ...
  7. Japanese:分布関数, ...
  8. Arabic:دالة التوزيع, دالة توزيع, ...
  9. Hebrew:פוּנְקְצִיַּת הִתְפַּלְּגוּת, פּוּנְקְצְיָת הַתַּפְלְגוּת, ...
  10. Russian:функция распределения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:функція розподілу, ...
  12. Hindi:वितरण फलन, वितरण फ़ंक्शन, ...
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