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data
Noun
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Data is information, such as facts, numbers, photographs, etc.
A study using experimental data from ten schools found no difference between methods.
distribution
Noun
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Distribution is sending or giving out things to several people, companies, places, etc.
The distribution of the mail was slowed by the snow storm.
The increase in profits was followed by a cash distribution to the investors.
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Distribution is the way that things are spread (often used in statistics).
The distribution of the new iPad was very fast because Apple had invested a lot on advertisement.
The distribution of power in the company is very narrow, with just a few managers controlling almost everything.
The test scores averaged 50% and had a normal distribution.
service
Noun
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An action or work by one person that can be consumed by another person.
Hair care is a service industry.
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A function that is provided by one program or machine for another.
This machine provides the name service for the LAN.
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The military.
I did three years of service before coming here.
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A set of dishes or utensils.
She brought out the silver tea service.
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The act of initially starting, or serving, the ball in play in tennis, volleyball, and other games.
The player had four service faults in the set.
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A religious rite or ritual.
The funeral service was good.
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The serving, or delivery, of a document requiring someone to appear in a court of law.
The service happened yesterday.
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That which is provided by the government or its agents.
The Job Centre provides a service to the unemployed.
service
Verb
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If you service something, you serve them.
They service the customer base.
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If you service something, you perform maintenance on them.
He is going to service the car.