prescribed
- adjective
- /prɪˈskraɪbd/
- Formal
- It is important to follow the prescribed procedures when completing the application.
I took half of the prescribed dose of our Modafinil.
- I took half of the prescribed dose of our Modafinil.
- They use psychedelic substances as part of a kind of prescribed spiritual path.
- In lieu of their very rigidly prescribed protocol.
- And, but they're very prescribed and they, they tell you what you're going to go through.
Examples
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I took half of the prescribed dose of our Modafinil.
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That's natural because it's prescribed by the EU legal order.
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I think their prescribed doses of exercise may differ.
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If you were to use it as prescribed for SPF, it will last you one month.
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We also have commonly prescribed sleep aids to people of all genders, both sexes, right?
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He has to take major anxiety meds, like prescribed meds to even go to an appointment.
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The doctor gave me a list of prescribed treatments for my condition.
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The prescribed rules must be followed in order to ensure a fair competition.
Synonyms
Made by a court that people or companies must follow
Formally made and set by a government or official body
Something a rule, law, or official says you must have
An official order fixes a date or rule
Fixed by a rule or set by someone in charge
A person or group sets rules that people must follow
Someone in charge decides something for others with no choice
Set for a specific time or place
Clearly and exactly said or written, for example on a form
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Morphology
Etymology
The word prescribed comes from Latin parts pre- 'before' and scribere 'to write', so it meant 'written beforehand'. Think of a doctor writing a prescription — a written order — which is why something prescribed is an official instruction or rule you must follow.