distribution

Definitions

1. 1.Separation into parts or classes; arrangement of anything into parts; disposition; classification.
2. 2.That which is distributed. "Our charitable distributions." Atterbury.
3. 3.(Logic) A resolving a whole into its parts.
4. 4.(Print.) The sorting of types and placing them in their proper boxes in the cases.
5. 5.(Steam Engine) The steps or operations by which steam is supplied to and withdrawn from the cylinder at each stroke of the piston; viz., admission, suppression or cutting off, release or exhaust, and compression of exhaust steam prior to the next admission. Geographical distribution, the natural arrangements of animals and plants in particular regions or districts.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is separation into parts or classes; arrangement of anything into parts; disposition; classification called?
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• What is the sorting of types and placing them in their proper boxes in the cases called?