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distributor

[dɪˈstrɪbjʊtə(r)]

distributor Definition

  • 1a person or company that supplies goods to shops and businesses
  • 2a device in a vehicle that distributes electricity to the spark plugs of the engine
  • 3a device that spreads something, especially electricity or water

Using distributor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "distributor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company is one of the largest distributors of pharmaceuticals in the country.

  • Example

    The car's distributor was replaced due to malfunction.

  • Example

    The sprinkler system has a distributor that evenly spreads water across the lawn.

distributor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for distributor

Phrases with distributor

  • a distributor that has exclusive rights to sell a particular product or service in a specific area or market

    Example

    The company signed a contract with an exclusive distributor for their new product line.

  • a company that acquires the rights to distribute films to cinemas, video stores, or online platforms

    Example

    The film distributor released the movie in theaters nationwide.

  • a device that distributes electrical signals to different parts of an electronic system

    Example

    The electronic distributor in the computer was damaged and needed to be replaced.

Origins of distributor

from Latin 'distributus', meaning 'to divide'

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Summary: distributor in Brief

A 'distributor' [dɪˈstrɪbjʊtə(r)] is a person or company that supplies goods to shops and businesses. It can also refer to a device in a vehicle that distributes electricity to the spark plugs of the engine or a device that spreads something like electricity or water. Examples include 'The company is one of the largest distributors of pharmaceuticals in the country.' and 'The sprinkler system has a distributor that evenly spreads water across the lawn.'

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