# Exponential Distribution

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> Updated: 2026-05-13T20:58:47.293Z
> Type: glossary
> Category: matematik-istatistik-optimizasyon
**TLDR:** A continuous distribution used to model the waiting time until an event occurs.

<p>The exponential distribution is widely used to model the waiting time until an event occurs. It is particularly meaningful when events happen independently at a constant average rate. It is notable for its memoryless property: how long one has already waited does not change the expected future waiting behavior. This makes it important for waiting-time analysis and tail behavior. It has a strong place in operations analytics, reliability engineering, and queueing theory.</p>