Definition of Dispense
Dispense
dis·pense
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to provide something to people, for example to distribute information or give out planned portions of something;
e.g. The information desk will dispense the answers to your questions. The food bank was established to establish food to those who couldn't afford it.
(verb)
to supply cash or some product, often describing a machine, especially to give out medicines according to the instructions of a doctor, describing a pharmacist;
e.g. The ATM didn't dispense the amount that I'd tried to withdraw. The pharmacist will only dispense the medication if you have a prescription.
(verb)
to get rid of something or to manage without it (used as "dispense with");
e.g. We were quick to dispense with our coats when we came indoors from the cold. I decided to dispense with my shoes when the strap broke.
(verb)
to release or exempt someone from some rule, law, or restraining force;
e.g. The admissions committee was willing to dispense the student from the requirement due to her other achievements.
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