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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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The model also helps authorities to understand the geographical distribution of HtD houses, enabling them to efficiently target and deploy interventions efficiently.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2023

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

Frankie and Charles were also able to build a wide-ranging geographical distribution network of 301 stores across 29 different states.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2023

Nevertheless he was led to believe in evolution, apart from any possible motive-cause, by “general facts in the affinities, embryology, rudimentary organs, geological history, and geographical distribution of organic beings.”

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various

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