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prescriptions

Pronunciation: [prɪˈskrɪpʃənz]

Word

Context: “healthcare”

(noun) a prescription is a piece of paper from a doctor that tells a pharmacy what medicine you need. It's like a special note that you give to get the right medicine for when you're feeling sick.

Example

The doctor gave me a prescription for my allergy medicine.

Example

I couldn't get the medicine because I didn't have a prescription from the doctor.

Example

What did the doctor write in your prescription?

Context: “guidance”

(noun) a prescription can also refer to a recommended plan or set of instructions for how to do something, especially in a way that is considered proper or correct. It’s like a recipe but for other things, like studying or exercises.

Example

The teacher gave us a prescription for success in our studies.

Example

Without a good prescription for my project, I felt lost about what to do.

Example

What is the prescription for improving our reading skills?

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