prescription
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Definition of prescription
1a
: the establishment of a claim of title to something under common law usually by use and enjoyment for a period fixed by statute
b
: the right or title acquired under common law by such possession
2
: the process of making claim to something by long use and enjoyment
3
: the action of laying down authoritative rules or directions
4a
: a written direction for a therapeutic or corrective agent
specifically
: one for the preparation and use of a medicine
b
: a prescribed medicine
c
: something (such as a recommendation) resembling a doctor's prescription
prescriptions for economic recovery
5a
: ancient or long continued custom
b
: a claim founded upon ancient custom or long continued use
6
: something prescribed as a rule
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Synonyms for prescription
Synonyms
convention, custom, heritage, rubric, rule, tradition
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Examples of prescription in a Sentence
The drug is only sold with a prescription.
I have to pick up my prescription.
Recent Examples on the Web
Now, those women will be able to order prescriptions via the app. — Kate Smith, CBS News, "Need birth control? Planned Parenthood says there's an app for that," 4 Sep. 2019 Her company, Alpha Medical (helloalpha.com), simplifies health care by allowing patients online access to doctor consultations and prescriptions, which ship at no extra cost. — Hana Hong, Marie Claire, "25 People Changing the Beauty Industry," 3 Sep. 2019 The campaign also plans on promoting short six-second ads on Facebook and Instagram videos that highlight Biden’s commitment to expanding the Affordable Care Act, cutting prescription costs, and curing cancer. — NBC News, "Biden campaign launches new digital ads in Iowa," 3 Sep. 2019 Since 1999, when Massachusetts authorized a statewide bulk prescription plan, a growing number of state agencies have implemented or explored bulk purchasing, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. — Catherine Ho, SFChronicle.com, "Will Gavin Newsom’s plan lower prescription drug costs in California?," 1 Sep. 2019 MassHealth regulations prohibit it from paying for these prescriptions for members residing in these facilities. — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, "State auditor says MassHealth made nearly $1 million in improper payments for medication," 29 Aug. 2019 The roots of the epidemic lie in the marketing of prescriptions by pharma firms almost 25 years ago. — The Economist, "Legal settlements alone will not solve America’s opioid crisis," 29 Aug. 2019 He was found to be under the influence of opiates and in possession of Xanax without proof of prescription. — Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, "Campbell crime report for the week of Sept. 6," 29 Aug. 2019 Many of the new nationalists’ policy prescriptions strike me as imprudently investing still more confidence and power in the national government. — John Hood, National Review, "New Nationalists Make Three Big Bets," 28 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'prescription.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for prescription
prescription
noun
English Language Learners Definition of prescription
: a written message from a doctor that officially tells someone to use a medicine, therapy, etc.
: a medicine or drug that a doctor officially tells someone to use
: something that is suggested as a way to do something or to make something happen
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prescription
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Kids Definition of prescription
1
: a written direction or order for the preparing and use of a medicine
2
: a medicine that is ordered by a doctor as a remedy
prescription
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Medical Definition of prescription
1
: a written direction for the preparation, compounding, and administration of a medicine
2
: a prescribed remedy
3
: a written formula for the grinding of corrective lenses for eyeglasses
4
: a written direction for the application of physical therapy measures (as directed exercise or electrotherapy) in cases of injury or disability
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prescription
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