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   pre·scrip·tion

   /prēˈskripSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. an instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine or treatment: "he scribbled a prescription for tranquilizers" Similar instructionorderdirectionauthorizationinformal:scriptarchaic:recipe
   • ▪ the action of prescribing a medicine or treatment: "the unnecessary prescription of antibiotics"
   • ▪ a medicine or remedy that is prescribed: "I've got to pick up my prescription" Similar medicinedrugmedicationremedycuredosetreatmentpreparationmixturearchaic:physicrare:medicamentmedicinalnostrum
   • 2. a recommendation that is authoritatively put forward: "effective prescriptions for sustaining rural communities" Similar methodmeasurerecommendationsuggestionadvicerecipeformuladirection
   • ▪ the authoritative recommendation of an action or procedure: "rather than prescription there would be guidance"
   • 3. the establishment of a claim founded on the basis of a long or indefinite period of uninterrupted use or of long-standing custom.

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a legal term): via Old French from Latin praescriptio(n-), from the verb praescribere (see prescribe). prescription (sense 1) dates from the late 16th century.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prescriptionPrescription Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PRESCRIPTION is the establishment of a claim of title to something under common law usually by use and enjoyment for a period fixed by statute. How to use prescription in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRESCRIPTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PRESCRIPTION definition: 1. a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRESCRIPTION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PRESCRIPTION meaning: 1. a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone…. Learn more.

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   Prescription definition: a direction, usually written, by the physician to the pharmacist for the preparation and use of a medicine or remedy.. See examples of PRESCRIPTION used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › prescriptionPrescription - definition of prescription by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (Medicine) a. written instructions from a physician, dentist, etc, to a pharmacist stating the form, dosage strength, etc, of a drug to be issued to a specific patient. b. the drug or remedy prescribed. 2. (Medicine) (modifier) (of drugs) available legally only with a doctor's prescription. 3. (Medicine)

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRESCRIPTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A prescription is an order for medicine which a doctor writes, and which is given to a pharmacist to prepare and administer the medicine. The new drug does not require a physician's prescription - it can be bought over the counter.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prescribePrescribe Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : to lay down as a guide, direction, or rule of action : ordain. b. : to specify with authority. 2. : to designate or order the use of as a remedy. prescribed a painkiller. a prescribed burn to restore natural forest conditions. prescriber noun. Did you know? Proscribe vs. Prescribe.