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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pre•scribe /prɪˈskraɪb/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -scribed, -scrib•ing. - to order as a rule or course of action to be followed:the punishment that the law prescribes.
- Medicineto name or order the use of (a medicine, etc.):The doctor prescribed some pain pills.
See -scrib-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pre•scribe (pri skrīb′),USA pronunciation v., -scribed, -scrib•ing. v.t. - to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed;
appoint, ordain, or enjoin. - Medicineto designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.).
v.i. - to lay down rules;
direct;
dictate. - Medicineto designate remedies, treatment, etc., to be used.
- Lawto claim a right or title by virtue of long use and enjoyment;
make a prescriptive claim. (usually fol. by for or to).
- Latin praescrībere to direct in writing, literally, to write before or above, equivalent. to prae- pre- + scrībere to write; see scribe1, prescription
- late Middle English 1425–75
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged direct, dictate, decree.
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