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

Although scromiting typically occurs from excessive cannabis usage, there isn’t an exact daily dosage known to trigger the condition. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026

Alcohol metabolizes at a steady rate of roughly one standard dosage per hour, which means the body effectively starts destroying the evidence until a blood sample can be secured. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for dosage

• overdosage

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