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geographical distribution

American  
[jee-uh-graf-ik-uhl dis-truh-byoo-shuhn] / ˌdʒi əˈgræf ɪk əl ˌdɪs trəˈbju ʃən /

noun

  1. Geography. the parts of the earth in which a particular type of plant or animal is found.

  2. the relative frequency of occurrence of a particular thing, activity, or other phenomenon in different parts of the world.


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According to the researchers, Desert-SEA's capability to transmit high-power signals and use advanced onboard processing can fill the gaps in the data presented by well logs' geographical distribution.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2024

Another feature of BA.2.86 that has scientists paying attention is its geographical distribution.

From Scientific American • Aug. 21, 2023

He added that "given that the groundwater extraction volume and geographical distribution estimate is confirmed as good by point number 1, the associated contribution to sea level rise due to groundwater extraction is also confirmed."

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2023

Criteria involve the total number and generations of registered dogs nationwide, their geographical distribution and other factors.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2022

ETIOLOGY.—The study of the etiology of leprosy is intimately connected with that of its history and geographical distribution.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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