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Dispensing: meaning, definitions and examples

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dispensing

 

[ dɪˈspɛnsɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

medicine

Dispensing refers to the action of preparing and giving out prescribed medications or medical supplies to patients. It involves accurately measuring and packaging the medications according to the doctor's orders.

Synonyms

administering, distributing, issuing

Examples of usage

  • The pharmacist is responsible for dispensing the correct medication to patients.
  • After receiving the prescription, the pharmacy technician begins dispensing the medication.
  • The process of dispensing medication includes checking for any drug interactions.
  • The dispensing of medication must be done with precision to ensure patient safety.
  • Dispensing errors can have serious consequences for patients.
Context #2 | Noun

vending machine

Dispensing can also refer to the action of giving out items from a vending machine, such as snacks or drinks, after payment is made.

Synonyms

releasing, vending

Examples of usage

  • The vending machine is equipped with a mechanism for dispensing snacks.
  • Customers can easily access beverages from the vending machine through dispensing.

Translations

Translations of the word "dispensing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distribuição

🇮🇳 वितरण

🇩🇪 Verteilung

🇮🇩 distribusi

🇺🇦 розподіл

🇵🇱 dystrybucja

🇯🇵 分配

🇫🇷 distribution

🇪🇸 distribución

🇹🇷 dağıtım

🇰🇷 분배

🇸🇦 توزيع

🇨🇿 distribuce

🇸🇰 distribúcia

🇨🇳 分发

🇸🇮 distribucija

🇮🇸 dreifing

🇰🇿 тарату

🇬🇪 განაწილება

🇦🇿 paylama

🇲🇽 distribución

Word origin

The word 'dispensing' originates from the Latin word 'dispensare', meaning 'to distribute'. It has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the context of distributing goods or administering medication. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of giving out items, including the dispensing of medications and goods from vending machines.

See also: dispensable, dispensation, dispenser, indispensable.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,686, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.