distribution

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: dis-tri-bu-tion (4)
English Definition

The action of sharing something out among a number of recipients

Example Sentence

The distribution of relief materials will start tomorrow.

US IPA /ˌdɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
UK IPA /ˌdɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

Synonyms

allocation dispensation sharing circulation

Antonyms

collection gathering hoarding