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USP en · ADJ · etymology 1

Etymology

Initialism of United States Pharmacopeia.

Meanings

  1. (US, not-comparable, postpositional) Adhering to the standards of the United States Pharmacopeia; used after a drug's name.
    • Clarithromycin Tablets, USP

USP en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

Initialism of United States Pharmacopeia.

Meanings

  1. (US, abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable) Ellipsis of USP unit.
    alt of USP unit

Coordinates

IU

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USP en · PROPN · etymology 1

Etymology

Initialism of United States Pharmacopeia.

Meanings

  1. (US) The United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., a standard-setting authority that publishes USP-NF standards about pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements.
  2. (US) The United States Pharmacopeia, the published standards.

Deriveds

USP unit

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USP en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

Other initialisms.

Meanings

  1. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism) Initialism of unique selling proposition/selling point.
    • 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. 2024 July 13, Harriet Fitch Little, “A reimagined classic”, in FT Weekend (Life & Arts section), London: The Financial Times Ltd., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 19:
    • 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. 2025 July 28, Martin Parr, Susan Mitchell, “Decks appeal: Martin Parr captures life on a cruise liner – photo essay”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:
  2. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism) Initialism of user stored procedure.
  3. (abbreviation, alt-of) Abbreviation of ultra-short period planet.

Forms

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USPs Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

NF · Ph. Eur.

Synonyms

UVP

Source: en.wiktionary, “USP” (noun), dump 20260902, contributors via the page history. Text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

USP en · PROPN · etymology 2

Etymology

Other initialisms.

Meanings

  1. (US, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism) Initialism of U.S. Penitentiaries.
    • “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. 2025 May 5, Karina Tsui, “Trump wants to reopen one of America’s most notorious prisons. Here’s how Alcatraz earned its reputation”, in CNN: