pre·scribe 
/prɪˈskraɪb/ verb
pre·scribes; pre·scribed; pre·scrib·ing /prɪˈskraɪb/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to officially tell someone to use (a medicine, therapy, diet, etc.) as a remedy or treatment
▪ My doctor prescribed this medicine. = This medicine was prescribed by my doctor. ▪ This drug should not be prescribed to children. ▪ a drug commonly prescribed to treat rashes ▪ The doctor prescribed three months of physical therapy for my leg injury. 2 : to make (something) an official rule
▪ The law prescribes a prison sentence of at least five years for the crime. ▪ The regulations prescribe that all employees must pass a physical examination. ▪ We must follow the rules as prescribed by the government.
▪ My doctor prescribed this medicine. = This medicine was prescribed by my doctor. ▪ This drug should not be prescribed to children. ▪ a drug commonly prescribed to treat rashes ▪ The doctor prescribed three months of physical therapy for my leg injury.
▪ The law prescribes a prison sentence of at least five years for the crime. ▪ The regulations prescribe that all employees must pass a physical examination. ▪ We must follow the rules as prescribed by the government.
— prescribed adjective always used before a noun
▪ the prescribed dosage of a drug ▪ Members must obey the prescribed rules of conduct.
▪ the prescribed dosage of a drug ▪ Members must obey the prescribed rules of conduct.
