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distributed

/dɪˈstɹɪbjuːtɪd/ adjective, verb · British & US
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What does distributed mean?

adjective, verb

Spread out or dispersed over a wide area; given or shared among a number of people or things. In computing, data or programs are distributed when they are stored or processed on multiple computers or devices.

Example

"The company has a distributed workforce, with employees working from home or in different offices around the world."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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