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Water Distribution

/ˈwɔː.tər dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The process of delivering water from a source to consumers through a network of pipes and infrastructure.

    "The city's water distribution system ensures that every household receives clean drinking water."
  2. 2

    The allocation of water resources among various users or sectors.

    "Effective water distribution is crucial for sustainable agriculture in arid regions."

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The term 'water distribution' combines 'water', derived from Old English 'wæter', and 'distribution', from Latin 'distributio', meaning 'to divide among'. The phrase evolved to describe the systematic allocation of water resources, particularly in urban planning and agriculture.

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