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Distribution can mean:

• In mathematics, there are several distinct concepts given the name of distribution:
  • For generalized functions, see distribution (mathematics).
  • In probability, see probability distribution and the related frequency distribution.
  • In Carnot-Carathéodory manifolds, see sub-Riemannian manifold.
  • In differential geometry, see distribution (differential geometry).
  • In systems and control theory, distributed parameter systems refer to systems that have an infinite-dimensional state-space.
• In physics, a distribution function, for example the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution, describes the number of particles per unit volume in phase space.
• For business operations and logistics, see distribution (business).
  • Relatedly, see food distribution.
• For the computer science concept, see distributed computing.
• In the context of software, see software distribution.
  • This usage often crops up in the context of the Linux operating system. See Linux distribution.
• For electric power, see electricity distribution.
• For linguistics, see complementary distribution.
• In the film industry, see distribution (film).
• In the context of wealth, see distribution of wealth.
  • Relatedly, in the context of natural resources, see Resource Distribution.
  • Also somewhat relatedly, in horse racing, see Purse Distribution.
• Distribution (pharmacology).
• The distribution of seats in a legislature; see apportionment.
• The distribution of cryptographic keys. See key distribution center.
• In the context of transportation planning, see trip distribution.
• In the context of marriage, see distribution of property.
• In the context of syllogisms, see distribution of terms.
• In the context of cars, see electronic brakeforce distribution.

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