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prescribed
pruh-SKRYBD
Prescribed (adj) means Set down officially as the required way of doing something; specified in detail. Example: “Contestants must stay within the prescribed time limit for their talk.”
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Set down officially as the required way of doing something; specified in detail.
"Contestants must stay within the prescribed time limit for their talk."
"The form must be completed in the prescribed manner or it will be rejected."
"Applicants must follow the prescribed format for the report."
How to use prescribed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFixed by a rule or authority — the "correct," required way.
Common pairings
prescribed method
prescribed dose
prescribed procedure
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- Comparative
- more prescribed
- Superlative
- most prescribed
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What does “prescribed” mean?
The word “prescribed” means set down officially as the required way of doing something; specified in detail. In plain terms, fixed by a rule or authority — the "correct," required way.
How do you pronounce “prescribed”?
“Prescribed” is pronounced pruh-SKRYBD (/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/ in IPA).
How do you use “prescribed” in a sentence?
Here is “prescribed” used in a sentence: “Applicants must follow the prescribed format for the report.”
What part of speech is “prescribed”?
“Prescribed” is an adjective.
Is “prescribed” a common word?
“Prescribed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between prescribed and proscribed?
These two words look alike but mean opposite things. "Prescribed" means officially set down as the required way of doing something. "Proscribed" means forbidden or banned. Prescribing tells you what you must do, while proscribing tells you what you must not do.
What is the difference between prescribed and required?
"Required" means simply necessary or obligatory. "Prescribed" means set down officially as the required way, usually with the details specified. Something prescribed is not just required but also laid out in a precise, authorised form.
What is the difference between prescribed and recommended?
"Prescribed" is authoritative: it is the officially required way of doing something. "Recommended" is advisory: it is suggested as a good option but is not compulsory. You must follow what is prescribed, whereas you may choose whether to follow what is recommended.
