dosage Meaning & Definition
/ˈdəʊsɪd͡ʒ/
What Does Dosage Mean?
Dosage is a noun that means The administration of a medication etc, in a measured amount; dosing. It can also mean The addition of a small measured amount of a substance to something, e.g. sugar to wine.
Dosage: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdəʊsɪd͡ʒ/ |
| Synonyms | dose |
| Plural | dosages |
Dosage Definition (Noun)
- The administration of a medication etc, in a measured amount; dosing.
- The addition of a small measured amount of a substance to something, e.g. sugar to wine.
- The measured amount so administered or added (the dose), combined with the frequency of administration and the time period for which it is taken.
Why did he give you only a single 500 mg dose? The correct dosage of this antibiotic is one 500 mg tablet twice a day for 10 days.
Noun
- The measured amount so administered or added; the dose.
Synonyms of Dosage
Dosage synonyms and antonyms →Dosage in a Sentence
Why did he give you only a single 500 mg dose? The correct dosage of this antibiotic is one 500 mg tablet twice a day for 10 days.
Word Forms & Grammar
dosage (countable and uncountable, plural dosages)
Origin of Dosage
From French dosage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dosage
What part of speech is dosage?
Dosage is a noun.
What is another word for dosage?
You can replace dosage with words such as dose. See the full list of dosage synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dosage?
The plural of dosage is dosages.