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As an adjective, prescribed means of a procedure, specified to a great degree of detail.

Meanings of prescribed

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Simple past tense and past participle of prescribe

Of a procedure, specified to a great degree of detail; established as following a strict procedure or set of rules.
“Short-term energy monitoring tuning follows a very prescribed procedure; building shell parameters are adjusted first, then HVAC efficiency.”
Set down as a rule or guide
Fixed or established especially by order or command
“at the time appointed (or the appointed time)”
Similar: appointed, decreed, ordained
Conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
“in prescribed order”
Similar: official
Formally laid down or imposed
“positive laws”
Similar: positive