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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prescription

/prɪˈskrɪpʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does prescription mean?

noun

A written instruction given by a doctor or dentist for the preparation and use of a medicine or treatment. A rule or formula for making something.

Example

"The doctor wrote a prescription for antibiotics to help clear up the infection."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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