distribution system
collocation in Englishmeaningsofdistributionandsystem
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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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system
noun
uk/ˈsɪs.təm/us/ˈsɪs.təm/
a set of connected things or devices that ...
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(Definition ofdistributionandsystemfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofdistribution system
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We have recently conducted a survey on biofilms potentially present in a local waterdistributionsystem.
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Table 1 also shows the average share of kerosene purchased from the private market as opposed to the subsidized publicdistributionsystem.
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Even the most controlled commodity, rice, has seen greater freedom with the relaxing of the import ban and state-controlleddistributionsystem.
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The illustrative example relates to a powerdistributionsystemand would be a natural topic for electrical engineering students.
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The fairground waterdistributionsystemfailed pressure tests in multiple places, and back siphoning was demonstrated.
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In addition to hygiene problems, maintenance of thedistributionsystemproved to be crucial for the delivery of good-quality drinking water.
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The distribution of acute gastroenteritis cases, which occurred along the same waterdistributionsystem, suggests a waterborne origin.
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It appears that people are willing to trust that the currentdistributionsystemis equitable in distributing organs to those with the greatest need.
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The family constitutes a central institution in the social network of most individuals, and plays an important role in thedistributionsystem.
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Thedistributionsystemwithin the fairgrounds was partially renovated in 1996.
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A 6-inch feeding trunk runs into the fairground and to the fairgrounddistributionsystem.
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However, these studies did not take into account the possible role of biofilms colonizing thedistributionsystem.
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This policy denies treatment to those who need it most but it also improves the overall utility of thedistributionsystem.
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As a result, small and medium-sized producers are forced to develop their owndistributionsystemif they want to expand beyond a very local market.
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This book employs such an approach to focus more specifically on the small town itself and its role in the rural production anddistributionsystem.
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These beams will be relayed to the 12 13 m 2 target area by a mirrordistributionsystemshown in figure 5a.
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The combination of both effects can lead to excessive growth in thedistributionsystem.
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Levels of investment in water supply do no reflect only the costs of thedistributionsystemfrom source to consumer.
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Thirdly, the waterdistributionsystemis complex in layout and history and demonstrated numerous breaks.
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