distribution curve
[/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən kɜːrv/]
nounpl: distribution curves
curva de distribuição
1. A graphical representation showing how values or frequencies are distributed across a range, typically in statistics and mathematics
The distribution curve showed that most students scored between 70 and 85 on the exam.
A curva de distribuição mostrou que a maioria dos alunos obteve notas entre 70 e 85 no exame.
2. A smooth curve used in probability theory to represent the probability density function of a continuous random variable
A normal distribution curve is bell-shaped and symmetrical around the mean.
Uma curva de distribuição normal é em forma de sino e simétrica em torno da média.
3. In business and logistics, a curve representing the spread of product distribution across markets or time periods
The distribution curve for the new product showed rapid growth in the first quarter.
A curva de distribuição do novo produto mostrou crescimento rápido no primeiro trimestre.
This is primarily a technical and academic term used universally in both Brazilian and American contexts, particularly in statistics, data science, quality control, and market analysis. It has no significant cultural variations and is standardized across English and Portuguese-speaking countries in scientific and business communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow the distribution curve
along the distribution curve
within the distribution curve
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