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prescription

Pronunciation: [/pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/]

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prescription: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use prescription in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “medicine”

(noun) a written instruction from a doctor that tells you what medicine you need to take, how much, and how often. It's like a special note from the doctor to the pharmacist.

Example

The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics to treat my infection.

Example

She forgot to pick up her prescription from the pharmacy, so she couldn't start her medication.

Example

Do you know how to read a prescription label?

How to pronounce prescription

Pronunciation: [/pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/]

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