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Definition of dispensing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
distributionthe act of giving out or distributing something
- The dispensing of medicine requires careful attention to detail.
Adjective
1.
distributionrelated to giving out something
- The dispensing machine gave out free samples.
2.
medicalTECH. related to preparing and giving out medicineTECH.
- The dispensing pharmacist ensured the prescription was correct.
Expressions with dispensing
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end part that controls and directs material flowing out during dispensing
The fuel pump's dispensing nozzle automatically shut off when the tank was full.
person who fits glasses for people
The dispensing optician helped me choose new glasses.
Origin of dispensing
Latin, dis (apart) + pendere (to weigh)
Terms with dispensing included in their meaning
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technology
device for dispensing fuel or gas
finance
machine dispensing cash using a card
kitchen
container for holding and dispensing ketchup
healthcare
health professional preparing and dispensing medications
device
machine dispensing cooled drinking water
transportation
device at a service station for dispensing gasoline
vending
unattended stand for ticket dispensing
banking
automated teller machine dispensing cash
fuel
device at a station dispensing petrol to vehicles
kitchen
shaker with holes for dispensing salt
hydration
device dispensing drinking water in public places
vending
coin-operated device dispensing gumballs
field of study
science of preparing and dispensing drugs
technology
dispensing items automatically
liquid dispenser
small tube for dispensing liquid in drops
beverages
containers for holding and dispensing beer
bulk container
container for holding and dispensing bulk material
apparatus
machine dispensing carbonated drinks
pharmacy science
science of preparing and dispensing drugs
beverage
device for dispensing drinks in bars
soda dispenser
device for dispensing carbonated water
aviation equipment
foam-dispensing nozzle used in airport firefighting
laboratory
tool for dispensing small liquid amounts
agriculture
container holding and dispensing animal feed
Examples of dispensing in a sentence
The dispensing of food vouchers began at dawn outside the community center. The dispensing unit was empty. He worked at the dispensing counter. The dispensing nurse prepared the medication for the patient. Dispensing machines are used in hospitals for efficiency.
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- French:distribution, de distribution, ...
- German:Ausgabe, verteilend, ...
- Italian:distribuzione, distributivo, ...
- Spanish:dispensación, distribuidor, ...
- Portuguese:distribuição, distribuidor, ...
- Chinese:发放, 发放的, ...
- Japanese:配布, 配布する, ...
- Arabic:صَرْف, توزيعي, ...
- Hebrew:חֲלוּקָה, מְחַלֵּק, ...
- Russian:выдача, раздающий, ...
- Ukrainian:видача, роздає, ...
- Hindi:वितरण, देने वाला, ...
Definition of dispense - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
distributiontr./intr. give out or distribute itemstr./intr.
- The machine dispenses snacks and drinks.
2.
independenceintr. UK manage without somethingintr. UK
- We can dispense with formalities today.
3.
medicaltr. TECH. prepare and give medicine to patientstr. TECH.
- The pharmacist dispenses prescriptions daily.
4.
exemptiontr. Rare excuse from a rule or obligationtr. Rare
- The teacher dispensed the student from homework.
Expressions with dispense
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do without something not strictly needed
She decided to dispense with the extra luggage.
give decisions or punishments according to law or fairness
Judges are expected to dispense justice fairly.
Origin of dispense
Latin, dis (apart) + pendere (to weigh)
Examples of dispense in a sentence
Volunteers dispense food to the needy every weekend. They decided to dispense with the usual procedures. We must dispense with unnecessary details. Nurses are trained to dispense medications safely. The clinic dispenses free medicine to those in need. The manager dispensed him from attending the meeting.
She was dispensed from jury duty due to illness.
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- French:distribuer, se passer de, ...
- German:ausgeben, verzichten, ...
- Italian:distribuire, rinunciare, ...
- Spanish:dispensar, prescindir, ...
- Portuguese:distribuir, dispensar, ...
- Chinese:分发, 省去, ...
- Japanese:配る, 省く, ...
- Arabic:وَزَّعَ, اِسْتَغْنَى عَنْ, ...
- Hebrew:לְחַלֵּק, לְוַתֵּר עַל, ...
- Russian:выдавать, обойтись, ...
- Ukrainian:видавати, обходитися, ...
- Hindi:वितरित करना, बिना काम चलाना, ...
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