Kiosztó

Kiosztó is a Hungarian term that refers to a device, system, or process that distributes or allocates something from a common source to multiple outputs. The word comes from kiosztani, meaning to distribute, with the agentive suffix -ó. The exact meaning varies by field, but the core idea is the division or allocation of resources, signals, or tasks.

In electrical engineering and building installations, a kiosztó typically denotes a distribution device that splits an incoming electrical supply into several circuits. This can range from small consumer units inside a residence to larger distribution panels in industrial facilities, and such devices often incorporate protective elements and connections to branch circuits.

In information technology and telecommunications, kiosztó can describe equipment or arrangements that divide, route, or broadcast signals or data streams to multiple endpoints, lines, channels, or network devices. In everyday language it may be used interchangeably with terms like elosztó, though specialists may prefer more specific names for particular configurations.

In logistics, manufacturing, and service operations, a kiosztó refers to systems or processes that allocate goods, tasks, or orders to particular destinations, time slots, or teams. This includes routing in warehouses, scheduling on production lines, or distributing shipments to customers.

See also: elosztó, elosztóberendezés, kiosztás, disztribúció.