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dispensing

Dispensing (noun) means the act of measuring out and handing over goods or medicine. Example: “The pharmacy has a separate counter for dispensing prescriptions.”

noun
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The act of measuring out and handing over goods or medicine.
"The pharmacy has a separate counter for dispensing prescriptions."

How to use dispensing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of giving something out, especially medicine.

Common pairings
dispensing chemist dispensing error

Word forms

dispensings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dispensing” mean?

The word “dispensing” means the act of measuring out and handing over goods or medicine. In plain terms, the process of giving something out, especially medicine.

How do you use “dispensing” in a sentence?

Here is “dispensing” used in a sentence: “The pharmacy has a separate counter for dispensing prescriptions.”

What part of speech is “dispensing”?

“Dispensing” is a noun.

What is the meaning of dispensing?

"dispensing" (noun) means the act of measuring out and handing over goods or medicine.

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