Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prescribed
verb
/prɪˈskraɪbd/
Definition
Recommended or ordered (especially by a doctor) as a treatment or course of action.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
- She was prescribed physical therapy to help with her recovery.
- Rules for the game are prescribed by the official handbook.
Meaning
To prescribe means to officially recommend a certain treatment or action, typically in a medical context, but it can also refer to general guidelines or rules.
Synonyms
- ordered
- recommended
- designated
- stipulated
