prescription

US /prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/
UK /prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/
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1.

an official document written by a doctor that allows you to buy a particular medicine

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The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
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You'll need a prescription to get this medication.
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2.

the act of prescribing medicine

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The prescription of strong painkillers should be done carefully.
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New guidelines have been issued for the prescription of antibiotics.
3.

a recommendation or suggestion that is considered authoritative

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His advice is always a good prescription for success.
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The report offered a clear prescription for economic recovery.
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recommendationguidelinedirectiveformula
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