prescribed
/prɪˈskraɪbd/adjective
उच्चारण प्रिस्क्राइब्ड
निर्धारित, नियत, विहित
Core word
adjective
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[usually before noun]
fixed by a rule or by somebody in authority
निर्धारित, नियत, विहित
- Fill in the form in the prescribed format.
- Candidates must apply within the prescribed time limit.
- Applications must be submitted in the prescribed form.
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- The prescribed fee must be paid by the last date.
- Follow the prescribed procedure for lodging a complaint.
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[usually before noun]
(of a medicine) ordered by a doctor for a patient
(डॉक्टर द्वारा) लिखी गई (दवा)
- Take the prescribed medicine twice a day.
- Take the prescribed dose and do not stop early.
- She took the prescribed tablets after meals.
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- Never exceed the prescribed dose.
- The prescribed antibiotics cleared his infection in a week.
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[usually before noun] British
(of a book or text) that students must study for an exam
(पाठ्यक्रम में) निर्धारित (पुस्तक)
- Read all the prescribed texts before the exam.
- The prescribed novel for this year is a classic by Premchand.
- The prescribed books are available in the library.
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- Questions will be based on the prescribed poems.
- Students must buy the prescribed textbooks before the term starts.
Synonyms set
◇Word family
prescribe verbprescription noun
?Which word?
Do not confuse prescribe (to order a medicine or to fix a rule) and proscribe (to forbid something officially).
Prescribe (दवा लिखना या नियम तय करना) और proscribe (किसी चीज़ पर आधिकारिक रूप से प्रतिबंध लगाना) में भ्रम न करें।