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prescription

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

Forms: prescriptions

prescription means: A doctor's written instruction for medicine or treatment, or the medicine it allows you to get.

noun

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A doctor's written instruction for medicine or treatment, or the medicine it allows you to get.

  • The doctor wrote a prescription.
  • I collected my prescription from the pharmacy.
  • Do I need a prescription for this medicine?

How to use it: a prescription for something (The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.); on prescription (This medicine is available only on prescription.)

Common phrases: get a prescription, prescription for something, on prescription

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A plan or recommended way to deal with a problem or achieve a particular result.

  • His prescription for happiness is simple.
  • The report offers a prescription for economic recovery.
  • Ignoring these warnings is a prescription for disaster.

How to use it: a prescription for something (Her prescription for success is hard work and patience.)

Similar words: recipe, solution, recommendation

Common phrases: prescription for success, prescription for disaster, economic prescription

Questions about prescription

What does prescription mean?

A doctor's written instruction for medicine or treatment, or the medicine it allows you to get.

What is prescription in other languages?

Türkçe: reçete · Español: receta · Français: ordonnance · Deutsch: Rezept · Italiano: ricetta · 日本語: 処方箋

How do you pronounce prescription?

It is pronounced /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/.

How do you use prescription in a sentence?

The doctor wrote a prescription. I collected my prescription from the pharmacy.

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