dosage

noun

dos·​age ˈdō-sij How to pronounce dosage (audio)
Synonyms of dosagenext
1
a
: the addition of an ingredient or the application of an agent in a measured dose
b
: the presence and relative representation or strength of a factor or agent
2
a
: dose sense 2
b(1)
: the giving of a dose
(2)
: regulation or determination of doses
3
: an exposure to some experience in or as if in measured portions

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These specialized pharmacies, which combine raw drug ingredients to create custom medicines, generally provide unique dosage forms for people with special needs. — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 Saffron supplements are available in several forms and various dosages, both of which are important to consider when choosing one. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Overusing detergent can ruin towels, so stick to the dosage lines on the cap. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 While the peptide’s risks and side effects are few, and its effects on mouse metabolism compelling, no one knows how long-term use affects humans yet, or what formula or dosage would be most effective. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dosage

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of dosage was in 1849

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dosage

noun
dos·​age ˈdō-sij How to pronounce dosage (audio)
1
a
: the giving of medicine in doses
b
: the amount of a single dose
2
: the addition or application of a substance in a measured dose

Medical Definition

dosage

noun
dos·​age ˈdō-sij How to pronounce dosage (audio)
1
a
: the addition of an ingredient or the application of an agent in a measured dose
b
: the presence and relative representation or strength of a factor or agent (as a gene)
2
a
: dose sense 1
b(1)
: the giving of a dose
(2)
: regulation or determination of doses

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