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maldistribution noun[ U ] formaluk /ˌmæl.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/ us /ˌmæl.dɪs.trəˈbjuː.ʃən/ the process of sharing, spreading, or supplying something in a way that is unfair, or not equal or even: Maldistribution of wealth left too much money in too few hands. Military supplies sent to distant wars are often subject to delay and maldistribution. She thinks the shortage is less about numbers of doctors than it is about maldistribution of those doctors in the community. Improper use of resources or their maldistribution may be factors in the crisis. Maldistribution of blood flow has been suggested as a possible cause. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Sharing allocate allocation allot allotment allotted collective corporate responsibility corporately distribute distribute something to someone/something distribution mate misdistribution partible portion portion something out ration slice undistributed whack
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