Misdispense
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪsdɪsˈpɛns/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Misdispense is a verb meaning (transitive) To dispense incorrectly or amiss.
Meaning
(transitive) To dispense incorrectly or amiss.
More Meanings
- An act of misdispensing.
Example Sentences
As for machine-made mistakes — the "misdispense rate" — it is lower with Citibank's system than "any automated dispensing device that we know of," Judd said.
If a loss occurs as a result of a problem or "misdispense" at an ATM, adjustment policies and procedures are in place which provide for a return of funds, if appropriate.
Even in a case where the doctor and the pharmacist somehow misprescribed and misdispensed, it seems obvious that the consumer would see that the product was for weight loss and would not accept it in place of an allergy relief medication.
A claims-made basis means the accident (i.e., misdispensed prescription order) must occur during the policy period (or extended policy periods during which the insurance is renewed) and the claim must be made, or reported, during the same period.
Word Forms
- misdispenses
- misdispensing
- misdispensed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misdispose, misgive, misdeal, misdistribute, misprovide, misissue.
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