# prescribing

Pronunciation: say "pri-SKRY-bing" /pɹɪˈskɹaɪbɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of prescribe. — present participle and gerund of prescribe
   - Simple: Present participle of prescribe. Use this -ing form for an action happening now or as a noun.
   - _The physician is prescribing antibiotics for the stubborn infection._
   - _Prescribing such strong painkillers requires careful clinical judgment._

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