ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Distributed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪsˈtɹɪbjutɪd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Distributed is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of distribute.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of distribute.

More Meanings

  1. Spread across a relatively wide area.
  2. (computing) Involving numerous separate computers or entities, rather than the traditional one.

Example Sentences

distributed computing
distributed ray tracing
Webster and Wong (2008) found that semivirtual teams had more positive perceptions of their local teammates compared to the distributed teammates […]

Synonyms for distributed

Depending on context, synonyms include sparse, thin, diffuse, broken, far-flung, strewn.

Antonyms for distributed

Common opposites include concentrated.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include apportioned, broadcast, broken, diffuse, diffused, dispensed.

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