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

Historically, these devices were prescribed for people with type 1 diabetes and, more recently, for those with type 2 diabetes to monitor their glucose levels and adjust insulin dosage. — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

But anything touching dosage, diagnostics, treatment recommendations or critical actions has zero variability. — Polina Chebanova, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Kratom can produce either stimulating or sedating effects, depending on the dosage taken, and can produce psychotic symptoms, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2026

That can mean slowly ramping up the dosage of semaglutide, if needed. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Sep. 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