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prescription

noun

/prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

fill a prescription

medication, remedy, directive, order

discretion, suggestion

doctor's prescription, prescription drug, prescription medicine

The practice of doing multiple tasks at the same time.

a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate