distributed
/dɪˈstɹɪbjutɪd/ adjective B2- Spread across a relatively wide area.
- Involving numerous separate computers or entities, rather than the traditional one. · distributed computing· distributed ray tracing
From the library
A wealthy manufacturer of New Brunswick had died and left part of his fortune to endow a large number of scholarships to be distributed among the various high schools and academies of the Maritime Provinces, according to their respective standings.
Besides, whether at home or not, whether in Paris or Cairo, the abbé always left something to give away, which the valet distributed through this wicket in his master’s name.
The baron walked triumphantly through the crowd, who for the sake of gain styled him “your excellency.” As Danglars had hitherto contented himself with being called a baron, he felt rather flattered at the title of excellency, and distributed a dozen silver coins among the beggars, who were ready, for twelve more, to call him “your highness.”
The creation of this definitive reference work demonstrates the incredible potential of distributed intellectual labor and shared academic dedication.
Learn distributed in real texts
With a free account, hover any word in the library for its meaning, hear it read aloud, save words for review timed to your memory, and see how much of each book you already know.