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USP¹

Where it comes from

Initialism of United States Pharmacopeia.

proper noun

  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.

adjective

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

noun

  1. US, abbreviation, ellipsis, uncountable Ellipsis of USP unit

USP²

Where it comes from

Other initialisms.

proper noun

  1. US, abbreviation, 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 imp

noun USPs

  1. abbreviation, 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.

    Similar: UVP

  2. abbreviation, initialism Initialism of user stored procedure
  3. abbreviation Abbreviation of ultra-short period planet

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"USP." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/usp. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

APA

USP. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/usp

Chicago

"USP." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/usp.

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@misc{usp_2026,
  title = {USP},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/usp},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}