Definitions

1. noun

A device or machine that dispenses a substance, such as coins, liquids, or medications, in a controlled amount or at a set time.

“The vending machine is a type of dispenser that offers snacks and drinks.”

2. verb

To provide or give out something, such as a supply of goods or services, in a controlled or limited amount.

“The company will disperse its assets among its creditors after the bankruptcy.”

3. verb

To scatter or spread something in various directions.

“The seeds were dispersed by the wind to grow in different parts of the garden.”