Usp

adj, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Ellipsis of USP unit. US, abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable
  2. 2
    Initialism of unique selling proposition/selling point. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

    "I came across this recipe when Helen Graham cooked it for Bracia and Friends, a pop-up whose USP is that chefs must cook a single dish."

  3. 3
    Initialism of user stored procedure. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
  4. 4
    Abbreviation of ultra-short period planet. abbreviation, alt-of
Adjective
  1. 1
    Adhering to the standards of the United States Pharmacopeia. US, not-comparable, postpositional

    "Clarithromycin Tablets, USP"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., a standard-setting authority that publishes USP-NF standards about pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements. US
  2. 2
    Initialism of U.S. Penitentiaries. US, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

    "“I have ordered an immediate assessment to determine our needs and the next steps. USP Alcatraz has a rich history. We look forward to restoring this powerful symbol of law, order, and justice. We will be actively working with our law enforcement and other federal partners to reinstate this very important mission,” Marshall said in a statement."

  3. 3
    The United States Pharmacopeia, the published standards. US

Synonyms

All synonyms
uvp

Example

More examples

"I had a meeting with professors and researchers at USP."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Initialism of United States Pharmacopeia.

Etymology 2

Initialism.

Related phrases

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