ordereddistribution

noun

UK /ˈɔːdəd dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

US /ˈɔːrdərd dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

A way of giving things out in a neat and planned order.

The teacher used an ordered distribution of the art supplies so every child got the same number of crayons.

SYNONYMS

arranged allocation systematic sharing organized hand-out structured division methodical apportionment

RELATED WORDS

distribution order allocation arrangement organization

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In statistics, a pattern in which data values are arranged according to a rule or sequence.

The ordered distribution of test scores showed a clear pattern from lowest to highest.

3. In mathematics, the way items are spread out while keeping a specific sequence.

The ordered distribution of numbers followed the rule of adding two each time.

4. In logistics, a planned method for delivering goods in a set sequence.

The warehouse used an ordered distribution plan to send packages to stores in the right order.