prescribe in German
prescribe in German is verschreiben, verordnen, vorschreiben — prescribe means for a doctor or other licensed practitioner to formally order a medicine or treatment for a patient.
prescribe in German
verschreiben
(medicine) To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
verordnen
(medicine) To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
verordnen
To specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.
vorschreiben
To specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.
verschreiben
To specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.
What does "prescribe" mean?
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verb For a doctor or other licensed practitioner to formally order a medicine or treatment for a patient.
"The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection."
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verb To lay down as a rule or requirement; to specify how something must be done.
"The manual prescribes exactly how the machine should be maintained."
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prescribe in a sentence
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
- Her physiotherapist prescribed a set of daily stretches.
- The manual prescribes exactly how the machine should be maintained.
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What is "prescribe" in German?
"prescribe" in German is verschreiben, verordnen, vorschreiben. prescribe means: For a doctor or other licensed practitioner to formally order a medicine or treatment for a patient.
How do you use "prescribe" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection." In German, "prescribe" is verschreiben, verordnen, vorschreiben.
Are there other ways to say "prescribe" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "prescribe": verschreiben, verordnen, vorschreiben.
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