dispensing
dɪˈspɛnsɪŋ
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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.
allocating distributing
2.
medicalTECH.related to preparing and giving out medicineTECH.
  • The dispensing pharmacist ensured the prescription was correct.
medicinal pharmaceutical therapeutic
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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

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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  1. French:distribution, de distribution, ...
  2. German:Ausgabe, verteilend, ...
  3. Italian:distribuzione, distributivo, ...
  4. Spanish:dispensación, distribuidor, ...
  5. Portuguese:distribuição, distribuidor, ...
  6. Chinese:发放, 发放的, ...
  7. Japanese:配布, 配布する, ...
  8. Arabic:صَرْف, توزيعي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲלוּקָה, מְחַלֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:выдача, раздающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:видача, роздає, ...
  12. Hindi:वितरण, देने वाला, ...
dispense
dɪˈspɛns

Definition of dispense - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
distributiontr./intr.give out or distribute itemstr./intr.
  • The machine dispenses snacks and drinks.
allocate distribute hand out
2.
independenceintr.UKmanage without somethingintr.UK
  • We can dispense with formalities today.
cope forego manage
3.
medicaltr.TECH.prepare and give medicine to patientstr.TECH.
  • The pharmacist dispenses prescriptions daily.
allocate distribute
4.
exemptiontr.Rareexcuse from a rule or obligationtr.Rare
  • The teacher dispensed the student from homework.
excuse exempt waive
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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.

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  1. French:distribuer, se passer de, ...
  2. German:ausgeben, verzichten, ...
  3. Italian:distribuire, rinunciare, ...
  4. Spanish:dispensar, prescindir, ...
  5. Portuguese:distribuir, dispensar, ...
  6. Chinese:分发, 省去, ...
  7. Japanese:配る, 省く, ...
  8. Arabic:وَزَّعَ, اِسْتَغْنَى عَنْ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְחַלֵּק, לְוַתֵּר עַל, ...
  10. Russian:выдавать, обойтись, ...
  11. Ukrainian:видавати, обходитися, ...
  12. Hindi:वितरित करना, बिना काम चलाना, ...

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