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distro

/ˈdɪstɹəʊ/

Meanings
noun
A set of software components, often open source, that have been packaged into a larger product or component for distribution to end-users.

Examples :

""Ubuntu is a popular Linux distro often used by students because it's free and easy to install." "
computing technology internet

Related Words

Illustration packaged

packaged verb

/ˈpækɪdʒd/ /ˈpækɪdʒt/

To pack or bundle something.

"The company packaged the toys in colorful boxes before shipping them to stores. "

Illustration financial

financial adjective

/faɪˈnænʃəl/

Related to finances.

"The financial situation at home has improved since my uncle started his new job. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration product

product noun

/ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɑd.əkt/

A commodity offered for sale.

"The bakery's new bread product is very popular with customers. "

Illustration software

software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

Illustration distributing

distributing verb

/dɪsˈtɹɪbjutɪŋ/

To divide into portions and dispense.

"He distributed the bread amongst his followers."

Illustration distribution

distribution noun

/ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/

An act of distributing or state of being distributed.

"The distribution of the school supplies was done fairly, giving each student an equal amount. "

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component noun

/kʌmˈpoʊnənt/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

Illustration components

components noun

/kəmˈpoʊnənts/ /kɑmˈpoʊnənts/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

Illustration suffered

suffered verb

/ˈsʌfəd/ /ˈsʌfɚd/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

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propagation noun

/ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌprɑːpəˈɡeɪʃən/

The multiplication or natural increase in a population

"The rapid propagation of rabbits in the garden led to a need for better fencing. "