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dispensed

dispensed

4.6
Given out in measured amounts by a person who gives medicine
  • adjective
  • /dɪˈspɛnst/
translation icon : distribuido
  • Each prescription is dispensed according to strict pharmacy guidelines.

We we sleeping medications are one of the top pharmaceuticals dispensed in the US today.

Examples

  • The carefully dispensed doses ensured patient safety.

  • The doctor explained how the dispensed medication should be taken daily.

  • Food packages were dispensed to families affected by the disaster.

  • Carefully dispensed liquids prevent dosage errors.

  • The pharmacist carefully measured and dispensed the medication to the patient.

  • Each dose is dispensed in a precise amount to ensure accurate treatment.

  • The charity dispensed food and water to those in need during the crisis.

Synonyms

to meted out
vsdispensed
3 7.1

To give something to people, often as a punishment or in fixed amounts

is given as precise measured doses by a professional not as punishment
shared out
vsdispensed
1 3.0

Divided into parts and given to people, usually equally

is allocated in precise measured amounts by a trained professional
apportioned
vsdispensed
6.5

Divided and given out to people or groups according to a plan

is given in careful professional measures rather than by a plan

How Measured

dispensed
4.6
to meted out
3 7.1
to administer
  • Formal
130 4.8

Surface Forms

dispensed positive

Morphology

dispensed = dispense (transparent) = dispense + ed

Formed from the verb 'dispense' with the regular past-participial/adjectival '-ed', so learners who know 'dispense' can readily infer 'dispensed'.

Etymology

Dispensed comes from parts dis- 'apart' and pens- 'to weigh', which gives the picture of someone carefully 'weighing out' or measuring things to give out. That's why dispensed means items given out in measured amounts, like medicine from a pharmacist.