Dispensing

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspɛns/

Dispensing (verb)

  1. to give or provide something to people, especially in a systematic way.
  2. to officially allow someone not to follow a rule or requirement.

Examples

  • The machine can dispense snacks quickly.
  • Pharmacies dispense medication to patients.

Common collocations: dispense medication, dispense advice, dispense justice, dispense with formalities, dispense from duty

Synonyms of Dispensing

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Dispensing

  • when something is not given or distributed
  • keeping something instead of distributing