Distribution

In mathematics, science, and technology

Distribution (mathematics), generalized functions used to formulate solutions of partial differential equations
Probability distribution, the probability of a particular value 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

Species distribution, the manner in which a species is spatially arranged
Trip distribution, part of the four-step transportation forecasting model
The distribution of a linguistic element is the set of environments in which it occurs, which may be in complementary distribution, contrastive distribution, or free variation with another such element, and which is the basis of distributional semantics
Distribution (pharmacology), the movement of a drug from one location to another within the body

Electric power distribution, the final stage in the delivery of electricity
Distributed generation is the use of technologies to provide electric power at the source of consumption
Electronic brakeforce distribution, an automotive technology that varies brake force based on prevailing conditions
Distributed computing, the coordinated use of physically distributed computers (distributed systems) for tasks or storage
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
Distributed production or Distributed manufacturing is the fabrication of products by consumers such as with 3-D printing
Distribution of elements in the distributed element model of electric circuits
A specific packaging of an operating system containing components such as the Kernel (computing), a toolchain, utilities and other software. The most common use in this context is for Linux distributions

Distribution (economics), distribution of income or output among individuals or factors of production(or to help others)
- Distribution in kind concerning the transfer of non-cash assets by a company to a shareholder, see Companies Act 2006
Distribution (business), or place, one of the four elements of marketing mix
- Distribution resource planning, method used in business administration for planning orders within a supply chain
Distributionism, an economic ideology
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

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
Font distribution, the units in which metal type is sold, containing relative proportions of letters appropriate for a given language