distribution step
nounUK /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən stɛp/
US /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən stɛp/
A distribution step is one part of a job where things are handed out to people.
The last distribution step is giving each student their book.
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2. A stage in a supply chain where goods are moved from storage to stores or customers.
The warehouse handles the distribution step before trucks deliver the goods.
3. A step in math where a number is multiplied across terms inside parentheses.
In the distribution step, multiply 3 by both x and 2.
4. A phase in a project where resources or tasks are assigned to team members.
During the distribution step, the manager gave each person a task.