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
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 Human trials are needed to determine dosages and safety of ingestion, among other things. Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024 And while scooping a tablespoon of magnesium into a cup of cherry juice and sparkling water won’t solve all your problems, especially if other underlying issues may be contributing to poor sleep, experts say the magnesium dosage in the drink is safe. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Scientific American, 16 Feb. 2024 Looking through the scientific literature afterward, Roy found that was higher than any dosage previously reported. Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024 The study will compare two strategies: Starting treatment at the full dose then lowering the dose for side effects versus starting with a lower dose and increasing dosage if the patient does well. Carla K. Johnson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2024 The drugmaker moved to address the issue by reducing the dosage of its drugs in order to pump out more exports last year. Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 31 Jan. 2024 One analysis within the journal assessed nearly 1,200 respondents’ use of gender-affirming hormone treatments without a prescription, and so potentially without proper dosage, administration, or health monitoring. Theresa Gaffney and Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 25 Jan. 2024 Until the effects are potent enough for your liking, gradually increase the dosage by 0.5 grams at a time. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024 But Take Note Potential side effects of magnesium citrate include cramping, gas, and diarrhea, but these are typically seen at higher dosages. Casey Seiden, Parents, 24 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of dosage was circa 1867

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Cite this Entry

“Dosage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dosage. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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
b(1)
: the giving of a dose
(2)
: regulation or determination of doses
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