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Distribution may refer to:
[edit] In mathematics, science, and technology
[edit] In mathematics
- Distribution (mathematics), generalized functions used to formulate solutions of partial differential equations
- Probability distribution, the probability of a particular values or value range of a variable
- Cumulative distribution function, in which the probability of a value is a function of that value
- Frequency distribution, a list of the values recorded in a sample
- Inner distribution and outer distribution, in coding theory
- Distribution (differential geometry), a subset of the tangent bundle of a manifold
- Distributed parameter systems, systems that have an infinite-dimensional state-space
- Distribution of terms, a situation in which all members of a category are accounted for
[edit] In science
- Complementary distribution, in linguistics, a relationship between elements found in opposite environments
- Distribution (pharmacology), the transfer of a drug within the body
- Distribution function, in physics, the number of particles per unit volume in phase space
- Population distribution, the geographical area in which a species lives
- Spectral power distribution, in color science, the power per unit area per unit wavelength of an illumination
- Trip distribution, part of the four-step transportation forecasting model
[edit] In technology and computer science
- Electricity distribution, the final stage in the delivery of electricity
- Electronic brakeforce distribution, an automotive technology that varies brake force based on prevailing conditions
- Distributed computing, in which a program is run on multiple networked computers
- Software distribution, a bundle of a specific software already compiled and configured
- Linux distribution, one of several distributions built on the Linux kernel
- Distribution (concurrency), the projection operator in a history monoid, a represention of the histories of concurrent computer processes
- Key distribution center, part of a cryptosystem intended to reduce the risks inherent in exchanging keys
- Content distribution, publishing and web design as method to provide information
[edit] In economics
- Distribution (economics), distribution of income or output among individuals or factors of production
- Distribution (business), or place, one of the four elements of marketing mix
- Distribution of wealth, among members in a society
- Resource distribution, among geographic entities such as states
- Division of property, or equitable distribution, of property between spouses during divorce
- Food distribution, methods of transporting food
- Good distribution practice, guidelines for distribution of medicines
[edit] Other uses
- Film distributor, an agent between a film producer and an exhibitor
- Purse distribution, in a horse race, the distribution of winnings among the highest finishers
- Record distributor, an agent in the music industry
- Distribution Select, a Canadian record and video label
[edit] See also
- Distributor (disambiguation)
- Apportionment
- Range (disambiguation)
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