dosage Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈdəʊsɪd͡ʒ/
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Dosage as a Noun
1
The administration of a medication etc, in a measured amount; dosing.
2
The addition of a small measured amount of a substance to something, e.g. sugar to wine.
3
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.
4
The measured amount so administered or added; the dose.
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.
Dosage: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdəʊsɪd͡ʒ/ |
| Meaning | The administration of a medication etc, in a measured amount; dosing |
| Plural | dosages |