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The term dispenser typically imply a machine or container which is designed to release a specific amount of its content, usually liquids or powders/fine granular materials.

In common usage, a dispenser may also refer to:

Devices

Automatic toothpaste dispenser, a device used to contain and dispense toothpaste
Paper-towel dispenser, a device that dispenses paper towels
Soap dispenser, a device that, when manipulated or triggered appropriately, yields soap
Hand sanitizer dispenser, a device that gives out hand sanitiser

Dispenser (prescription), a health professional who makes up prescriptions, such as a pharmacist or a pharmaconomist
Hearing aid dispenser, an entity that sells hearing aid
Pill dispenser, items which release medication at specified times

Cash dispenser, Device used to process cash present operation in automated teller machine (ATM)
Label dispenser, machines built to simplify the process of removing a label from its liner or backing tape
Media dispenser, a device for dispensing small units of liquid laboratory media
Powder measure, a device for dispensing uniform amounts from a propellant hopper while handloading small arms ammunition
Tape dispenser, an object that holds a roll of tape and has a mechanism at one end to shear the tape
Vending machines, which dispense beverages, candy, chips, sandwiches, and other foods
Water dispenser, a device designed to dispense hot or cold water
Wine dispenser, a device designed to serve and preserve wines
An automated dispenser used for order picking in warehouses