dosage

noun

dos·​age ˈdō-sij 

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

Examples of dosage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tobacco is an example of a substance that’s unsafe at any dosage. —Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 20 June 2024

Yafai sees this as a big issue—particularly in regard to edibles—because age and underlying health conditions can influence what's considered a safe dosage. —Korin Miller, Health, 20 June 2024

Vinton said that hunger and cravings may return after one to two weeks of missing dosages of GLP-1s. —Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 14 June 2024

Also, electrolyte drinks for adults may contain electrolyte dosages that are not appropriate for kids. —Willow Jarosh, Ms, Parents, 11 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

dosage

noun

dos·​age ˈdō-sij 

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 

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