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distribution
The process of dividing something up and passing it on to different people, groups, or places.
Die Verteilung der Hilfspakete an die Betroffenen war gut organisiert.
The distribution of the aid packages to those affected was well organized.
'Die Verteilung' (distribution) is the noun for the verb 'verteilen' (to distribute). The verb 'verteilen' means to pass something on to several people or places.
Der Lehrer verteilt die Arbeitsblätter an die Schüler.
The teacher distributes the worksheets to the students.
To describe the complete process, one often uses the structure: 'die Verteilung von etwas (Dativ) an jemanden (Akkusativ)' — the distribution of something to someone.
Die Verteilung der Gewinne an die Aktionäre findet einmal im Jahr statt.
The distribution of profits to the shareholders takes place once a year.
In the statistical or geographic meaning, 'Verteilung' (distribution) is often combined with adjectives such as 'gerecht' (fair), 'ungleich' (unequal), 'regional' (regional), or 'demografisch' (demographic).
Die Studie kritisiert die ungleiche Verteilung von Wohlstand im Land.
The study criticizes the unequal distribution of wealth in the country.
expense / issue / output
'die Ausgabe' and 'die Verteilung' can both mean that something is passed on to several people. 'die Ausgabe' emphasizes more the moment when someone hands something out, for example forms, food, or materials. 'die Verteilung' puts more emphasis on dividing something among different people, groups, or places. When it is about a counter or a concrete handover, 'Ausgabe' fits well. When it is important who gets how much, 'Verteilung' is more precise.
Zur Vorbereitung hat ich die Verteilung der Aufgaben im Team geplant.
In preparation, I planned the distribution of tasks within the team.
Die Ausgabe der Arbeitsblätter beginnt direkt nach der Pause.
The distribution of the worksheets begins right after the break.