redistribution

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English

Etymology

re- +‎ distribution

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/
  • Hyphenation: re‧dis‧tri‧bu‧tion
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Noun

redistribution (countable and uncountable, plural redistributions)

  1. The act of changing the distribution of resources.
    The redistribution of wealth between the rich and poor has been tried many times.
  2. The further distribution of something received or purchased.
    The redistribution of this software in any form is prohibited.

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French

Etymology

From redistribuer +‎ -tion.

Pronunciation

Noun

redistribution f (plural redistributions)

  1. redistribution

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