distributable
Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being distributed: "distributable" describes something that can be divided and given out to multiple recipients or locations. It is often used in contexts such as software, goods, or resources that are legally or practically available for distribution.
Usage Examples
- (The software can be freely given out or shared.)
- (Profits that can be legally paid out are given to shareholders.)
- (The items cannot be distributed because of legal restrictions.)
Advanced Usage
"Distributable income": Income that is eligible to be paid out to investors or partners.
- The trust's distributable income was calculated after expenses. (The income available for distribution was determined.)
"Distributable net income": A tax term referring to the amount of income from an estate or trust that is taxable to beneficiaries.
- The estate's distributable net income was reported on the tax return. (The taxable income available for beneficiaries.)
Variants and Related Words
Distribute (verb): to give out or spread over an area.
- The charity will distribute food to the homeless. (They will give out food.)
Distribution (noun): the act of giving out or spreading something.
- The distribution of supplies took several hours. (The process of giving out supplies.)
Distributor (noun): a person or company that supplies goods to shops or other businesses.
- The distributor shipped the products to retailers. (The company that sends goods out.)
Synonyms
- Allocable: capable of being assigned or apportioned.
- Dispensable: capable of being given out or administered (often used for medications).
- Divisible: capable of being divided into parts.
Related Idioms
"In distribution": currently being given out or spread.
- The new tablets are in distribution to pharmacies. (The tablets are being sent out now.)
"Out of distribution": no longer available for giving out.
- The limited edition prints are out of distribution. (They are no longer being sold or given.)