distributed
adjective
dis·trib·ut·ed di-ˈstri-byü-təd 
also -byə-,
British also ˈdi-stri-ˌbyü-
1
: characterized by a statistical distribution of a particular kind
a normally distributed random variable
2
computing : having at least some of the processing done by the individual workstations and having information shared by and often stored at the workstations
a distributed network
… makes it possible to take massive tasks and spread them out over a large number of personal computers—a practice called distributed computing.
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J. Bonasia
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web California is still a long way from tapping the full potential of more distributed forms of energy storage, including batteries inside homes or even inside electric cars. WIRED, 11 Sep. 2022 Flights are flexible for distributed and remote teams and can be completed asynchronously. Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Some 85 percent felt like decision-making processes has become more distributed. Daniel Newman, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 In a post-Covid-19 world, workforces will remain working in a more distributed environment than ever before. John Sullivan, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021 The move comes at a time when many brands are embracing a remote-first work policy, forgoing traditional offices in favor of distributed solutions and Zoom-heavy company cultures. Steve Larese, Outside Online, 23 June 2022 There's a lack of communication in the distributed QA team. Nadya Knysh, Forbes, 6 July 2022 In 1860, Abraham Lincoln wasn't even on distributed ballots in ten southern states. CBS News, 10 June 2022 In a distributed or hybrid approach to innovation, there will be aspects that are centralized and others that are decentralized. Jim Witham, Forbes, 18 May 2022 See More
WIRED, 11 Sep. 2022 Flights are flexible for distributed and remote teams and can be completed asynchronously. Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Some 85 percent felt like decision-making processes has become more distributed. Daniel Newman, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 In a post-Covid-19 world, workforces will remain working in a more distributed environment than ever before. John Sullivan, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021 The move comes at a time when many brands are embracing a remote-first work policy, forgoing traditional offices in favor of distributed solutions and Zoom-heavy company cultures. Steve Larese, Outside Online, 23 June 2022 There's a lack of communication in the distributed QA team. Nadya Knysh, Forbes, 6 July 2022 In 1860, Abraham Lincoln wasn't even on distributed ballots in ten southern states. CBS News, 10 June 2022 In a distributed or hybrid approach to innovation, there will be aspects that are centralized and others that are decentralized. Jim Witham, Forbes, 18 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1968, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing distributed
distributed
verb
1
as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type distribute the assignments according to seniority Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- classified
- grouped
- ranked
- distinguished
- placed
- graded
- separated
- categorized
- organized
- relegated
- identified
- typed
- sorted
- recognized
- listed
- digested
- compartmentalized
- codified
- assorted
- compartmented
- classed
- ranged
- cataloged
- referred
- pegged
- disposed
- ordered
- culled
- filed
- systematized
- indexed
- arrayed
- clustered
- marshaled
- alphabetized
- broke down
- catalogued
- drew up
- screened
- clumped
- marshalled
- reclassified
- sifted
- shelved
- regrouped
- winnowed
- colligated
- pigeonholed
- subcategorized
- sieved
- set
- recategorized
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- lumped
- scrambled
- confused
- jumbled
- mixed (up)
- disarranged
- misclassified
- missorted
- mis-sorted
- mistyped
2
as in allotted
to give as a share or portion committed to distributing the school's limited scholarship money so that it benefits more students Synonyms & Similar Words
- allotted
- allocated
- assigned
- apportioned
- divided
- allowed
- rationed
- dispensed
- lotted
- administered
- gave
- measured
- split
- awarded
- granted
- donated
- redistributed
- dealt
- portioned
- handed out
- reserved
- metered
- doled out
- prorated
- contributed
- admeasured
- earmarked
- accorded
- reallocated
- reapportioned
- parted
- reassigned
- shared (out)
- chipped in
- parceled (out)
- meted (out)
- parcelled (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- denied
- retained
- withheld
- kept
- deprived (of)
- appropriated
- confiscated
- begrudged
- stinted
- arrogated
3
as in dispensed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals distributed pamphlets on recycling to everyone in the neighborhood Synonyms & Similar Words
- dispensed
- allocated
- provided
- administered
- divided
- supplied
- donated
- apportioned
- assigned
- furnished
- shared
- portioned
- redistributed
- handed out
- issued
- doled out
- circulated
- prorated
- disseminated
- spread
- contributed
- disbursed
- allotted
- split
- dispersed
- appropriated
- scattered
- proportioned
- rationed
- parceled (out)
- dealt (out)
- admeasured
- meted (out)
- bestowed
- lotted
- parcelled (out)
- allowed
- set
- dished out
- reallocated
- pledged
- reapportioned
- divvied (up)
- parted
- shared (out)
- measured (out)
- chipped in
- dolloped (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- withheld
- denied
- rejected
- refused
- disallowed
- misallocated
- declined
- deprived (of)
- pinched
- begrudged
- stinted
- skimped
- niggled (out)