potential distribution
[/pəˈtɛnʃəl ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/]
nounpl: potential distributions
distribuição de potencial
1. In physics and engineering, the spatial arrangement or variation of electric potential, gravitational potential, or other force field potentials across a region or medium
The potential distribution in the electric field was analyzed using Laplace's equation.
A distribuição de potencial no campo elétrico foi analisada usando a equação de Laplace.
2. In business and economics, the probability distribution or likelihood of different possible outcomes or values of a potential return, profit, or market opportunity
Investors studied the potential distribution of returns across different market segments.
Os investidores estudaram a distribuição de potencial de retornos em diferentes segmentos de mercado.
3. In statistics and probability theory, a statistical distribution representing the range of possible values or outcomes for a given variable or scenario
The potential distribution of customer demand was modeled using Bayesian analysis.
A distribuição de potencial da demanda dos clientes foi modelada usando análise Bayesiana.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic, scientific, engineering, and financial sectors. In Brazil, it appears frequently in research papers and business strategy discussions. In the US context, it's predominantly used in physics and engineering academia, as well as in financial risk analysis and market research.
Related Idioms & Phrases
assess the potential distribution
analyze potential distribution patterns
model potential distribution scenarios
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