Definitions for DISPENSARY
dɪˈspɛn sə ridis·pen·sa·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dispensarynoun

   clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dispensarynoun

   A place or room where something is dispensed.

2. dispensarynoun

   A room specifically designed for the dispensing of drugs; a pharmacy.

3. dispensarynoun

   An institution that dispenses medical supplies and advice.

4. dispensarynoun

   A place where medical cannabis is sold (marijuana or cannabis dispensary)

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dispensarynoun

   The place where medicines are dispensed.

   Etymology: from dispense.

   To thee the lov’d dispens’ry I resign. Samuel Garth.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dispensary

   A dispensary is a designated location or facility where specific types of items such as medical supplies, pharmaceuticals or cannabis are sold or distributed to authorized individuals. Dispensaries often specialize in certain types of goods and are typically regulated by laws and guidelines depending on the nature of the products they offer.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dispensarynoun

   a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; esp., a place where the poor can obtain medical advice and medicines gratuitously or at a nominal price

2. Dispensarynoun

   a dispensatory

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. dispensaire.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dispensary

   A dispensary is an office in a school, hospital or other organization that dispenses medications and medical supplies. In a traditional dispensary set-up a pharmacist dispenses medication as per prescription or order form. Electronic dispensaries are designed to ensure efficient and consistent dispensing of excipient and active materials in a secure data environment with full audit traceability. A standard dispensary system consists of a range of modules such as manual dispensing, supervisory, bulk dispensing, recipe management and interfacing with external systems.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Dispensary

   dis-pens′ar-i, n. a place where medicines are dispensed, esp. to the poor, gratis.

Matched Categories

1. • Clinic

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How to pronounce DISPENSARY?

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How to say DISPENSARY in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of DISPENSARY in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of DISPENSARY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of DISPENSARY in a Sentence

1. Juma Hamisi:

   There is only one dispensary in this village with only one health professional. Most areas surrounding the village are littered with garbage.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=DISPENSARY
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dispensary
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=DISPENSARY
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DISPENSARY
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=DISPENSARY
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=DISPENSARY
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=DISPENSARY