distribution network

collocation in English

meaningsofdistributionandnetwork

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distribution
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌdɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/us
/ˌdɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
the process of giving things out to several people, or spreading or ...
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network
noun[C]
uk
/ˈnet.wɜːk/us
/ˈnet.wɝːk/
a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts, or between the parts and a ...
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(Definition ofdistributionandnetworkfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Ourdistributionnetworkis based on detailed knowledge of schedules and distribution practices in each country where we are read.
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There are several factors that may contribute to increased risk of contamination in thedistributionnetwork.
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Consumers are now able to bypass the traditionaldistributionnetworkby eliminating the intermediaries involved in the music industry supply chain.
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Early efforts to combat these problems included the use of sedimentation tanks, disinfection by silver ionization and cleaning of thedistributionnetwork.
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These boys have not only taken over the localdistributionnetwork, but also bring in their own supplies through regular visits to the tribal areas.
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It is convincingly suggested that, because of the close physical distance between producers and consumers, the localdistributionnetworkis a crucial economic factor shaping the local recording industry.
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Francois built up adistributionnetworkthat is the envy of many international publications.
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However, when the nuclear power stations have been built there will be nodistributionnetworkto distribute the electricity.
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You made statements to the effect that you are doing everything to prevent counterfeit medicines from getting into the legaldistributionnetwork.
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The one thing that is hard to get in supermarkets is local produce, because of the nature of the fooddistributionnetwork.
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The problem, which has created a crisis for, especially, those living in the cities, is the collapse of thedistributionnetworkin that huge country.
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There could be two sets of long-distance tranmission lines and only one localdistributionnetwork.
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It is certainly the case that agriculture requires adistributionnetworkand a system which is more appropriate to the needs of agriculture.
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Clause 49 imposes a simple obligation on the distributor who is, we must remember, the keeper of the monopolydistributionnetwork.
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This mechanism has achieved a significant reduction in leakage, both on thedistributionnetworkand customers' supply pipes.
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If a newspaper does not catch thedistributionnetwork, it is a perishable article which is no use at all the following day.
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If we want to benefit the - economy we go to the industry; we do not need this enormous conversion anddistributionnetwork.
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They will purchase the packs of cigarettes and sell them to an even widerdistributionnetwork.
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The chief problem facing the refugees is the collapse of the fooddistributionnetwork.
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We have provided £10 million towards the cost of repairing the electricitydistributionnetwork.
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