usp
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.90 in modern English
5
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars
Meaning
name
The United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., a standard-setting authority that publishes USP-NF standards about pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements.
American usage
adj
Adhering to the standards of the United States Pharmacopeia; used after a drug's name.
American usage
noun
noun
noun
Abbreviation of ultra-short period planet.
Example Sentences
- "Clarithromycin Tablets, USP"
- "“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."
- "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."
- "Glamour and elegance are two USPs of cruising and some cruise companies – Cunard in particular – invest heavily in the nostalgia and fantasy that are hallmarks of the industry."
Etymology
Usage
- American usage
- Uncountable
Inflected Forms
Phrases
USP unit
Ph. Eur.