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Meaning of prescribing
The primary meaning of the word "prescribing" is to officially recommend or authorize something, especially a medical treatment.
Etymology of prescribing
The word "prescribing" originates from the Latin words "prae" meaning "before" and "scribere" meaning "to write".
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of writing or issuing a prescription, especially in a medical context.
Synonyms
ordering
recommending
advising
directing
instructing
guiding
commanding
decreeing
dictating
ordaining
sanctioning
authorizing
approving
endorsing
suggesting
proposing
assigning
allocating
designating
nominating
specifying
stipulating
regulating
governing
ruling
determining
deciding
prescribing
recommending
suggesting
proposing
urging
advocating
counseling
guiding.
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "prescribing" as the act of recommending or authorizing a particular medical treatment, especially the issuance of a medical prescription.
- It can also refer to the act of laying down or specifying a rule, method, or course of action to be followed.
Usage Examples
- The doctor is prescribing medication to help manage the patient's symptoms.
- The new policy prescribes stricter guidelines for data protection.
- The physician is prescribing a course of physical therapy to aid in the patient's recovery.
Antonyms
prohibiting
forbidding
banning
rejecting
refusing
denying
withholding
withdrawing
revoking
canceling
nullifying
vetoing
opposing
objecting
dissenting
disagreeing
contradicting
countering
invalidating
disallowing
disapproving.