distributed
/dɪˈstɹɪbjutɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Spread across a relatively wide area.
Adjective
Examples
Webster and Wong (2008) found that semivirtual teams had more positive perceptions of their local teammates compared to the distributed teammates […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Involving numerous separate computers or entities, rather than the traditional one.
Adjective
Examples
distributed computing
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “distributed” mean?
Spread across a relatively wide area.
Is “distributed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.