adj · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Of a procedure, specified to a great degree of detail; established as following a strict procedure or set of rules.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
Short-term energy monitoring tuning follows a very prescribed procedure; building shell parameters are adjusted first, then HVAC efficiency.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
verb
Meaning 2
simple past and past participle of prescribe
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
adjective satellite
Meaning 3
set down as a rule or guide
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
adjective satellite
Meaning 4
formally laid down or imposed
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
positive laws
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: positive
Antonyms: none provided
5
adjective satellite
Meaning 5
conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
in prescribed order
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: official
Antonyms: none provided
6
adjective satellite
Meaning 6
fixed or established especially by order or command)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
at the time appointed (or the appointed time
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: appointed, decreed, ordained
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.