prescriptive
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/prɪˈskrɪptɪv/
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/prɪˈskrɪptɪv/
adjective
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giving rules or instructions
The teacher used prescriptive methods to guide the students.
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dictating how something should be done
Some language experts prefer a descriptive approach over a prescriptive grammar.
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established by long use or tradition
The company's prescriptive policies have been in place for decades.
translation
giving rules or instructions; dictating how something should be done; established by long use or tradition