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DISPENSING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Dispensing.

Dispensing - as a verb

Administer or bestow, as in small portions

Example: "Administer critical remarks to everyone present"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
administer13allot5deal5deal outdish outdistribute13dole outlot3mete outparcel outshell out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grant a dispensation; grant an exemption

Example: "I was dispensed from this terrible task"

Give or apply (medications)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
administer13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
care fortreat5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dispensing - as a noun

The act by which something is dispensed or served out.

Example Sentences

"The dispensing machine is broken."
"We need to refill the dispensing bottles."
"The dispensing process is automated."
"The dispensing area should be kept clean."
"The dispensing unit has a user-friendly interface."
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Word Game Points

Is DISPENSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dispensing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISPENSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DISPENSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dispensing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISPENSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DISPENSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dispensing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISPENSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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