adj
prescribed
pruh-SKRYBD
adj
1
Set down officially as the required way of doing something; specified in detail.
"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
Word Forms
more prescribed comparative, most prescribed superlative
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Applicants must follow the _____ format for the report.