Meaning of the word distributed in English

What does distributed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

distributed

US /dɪˈstrɪb.jʊ.tɪd/
UK /dɪˈstrɪb.juː.tɪd/

Adjective

spread out or dispersed over an area

Example:
The population is unevenly distributed across the country.
The company has distributed offices in several cities.

Past Participle

given out to several people or places

Example:
The flyers were distributed to every household in the neighborhood.
The software update was distributed to all users last night.