Distribution

Distribution may refer to:

In mathematics, science, and technology

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 system, systems that have an infinite-dimensional state-space
• Distribution of terms, a situation in which all members of a category are accounted for
• Distributivity, is a property of binary operations that generalises the distributive law from elementary algebra

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

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 representation 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
• Digital distribution, publishing media digitally
• Distribution of elements in the distributed element model of electric circuits
• distributed computing, the coordinated use of physically distributed computers.
• A specific packaging of an operating system containing components such as the kernel, a toolchain, utilities and other software. The most common use in this context is for Linux distributions

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

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 distribution, process of shipping and promoting record labels
• Distribution Select, a Canadian record and video label

See also

• Distributor (disambiguation)
• Apportionment
• Range (disambiguation)

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