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How do you spell Distribution?

Correct spelling

distribution

DISTRIBU + TION. Think: distribute.

Why is distribution spelled this way?

From Latin distribuere, to deal out. DIS (apart) + TRIBUERE (to assign). Distribution deals out shares — dividing a whole into portions assigned to many.

Common misspellings of distribution

distribusiondistibutiondistributondistrubution

Example

The distribution of goods was delayed.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell distribution?+
The correct spelling is "distribution". DISTRIBU + TION. Think: distribute.
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