: 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. J. Bonasia
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebCalifornia 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