1. The practice of releasing a product, film, book, or other item to a restricted number of locations, venues, or customers rather than making it widely available
The film had a limited distribution in only 500 theaters across the country.
O filme teve uma distribuição limitada em apenas 500 cinemas pelo país.
2. A marketing strategy where availability is intentionally restricted to create exclusivity or manage supply
The luxury brand uses limited distribution to maintain its premium status.
A marca de luxo usa distribuição limitada para manter seu status premium.
3. In publishing, the release of a book to a small number of bookstores or through specific channels
The indie author's book received limited distribution through independent bookstores.
O livro do autor independente recebeu distribuição limitada através de livrarias independentes.