Meaning
administration, dispensing
- the act of administering medicine, drugs, or vaccines
- the delivery or provision of food, drink, or services (legal/commercial context)
In a sentence
La somministrazione del vaccino avviene per via intramuscolare.
The administration of the vaccine takes place intramuscularly.
I medici controllano attentamente la somministrazione dei dosaggi.
The doctors carefully monitor the administration of dosages.
È vietata la somministrazione di bevande alcoliche ai minori.
Serving alcoholic drinks to minors is prohibited.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| somministrazione | feminine · singular |
| somministrazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: common in medical, legal, and commercial contexts rather than casual conversation.
- Typically takes the preposition 'di' for what is being given (e.g., 'somministrazione di farmaci').