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
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
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Always speak with a healthcare professional before adding a supplement to your routine to ensure that the supplement is appropriate for your individual needs and which dosage to take.
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Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
Those dosages haven’t been studied in large, long-term clinical trials.
—Marina Kopf, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
The packaging often prominently displays dosages that can reach 750 or 1,000 milligrams.
—Katie Suleta, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
Someone who weighs 130lbs should find success with a dosage between 15mg and 17mg per day.
—Carol Lee, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
According to Kouri's arrest warrant, autopsy and toxicology reports found nearly five times the lethal dosage of fentanyl in Eric Richins' system.
—USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
The effects of fenugreek supplements depend on many variables, including dosage, frequency of use, and interactions with other medications.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
There are certain situations that may require even higher dosages, like correcting a deficiency.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
The different types of magnesium supplements What to look for in a magnesium supplement
What is the proper dosage for a magnesium supplement?
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024
Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
Those dosages haven’t been studied in large, long-term clinical trials.
—Marina Kopf, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
The packaging often prominently displays dosages that can reach 750 or 1,000 milligrams.
—Katie Suleta, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
Someone who weighs 130lbs should find success with a dosage between 15mg and 17mg per day.
—Carol Lee, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
According to Kouri's arrest warrant, autopsy and toxicology reports found nearly five times the lethal dosage of fentanyl in Eric Richins' system.
—USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
The effects of fenugreek supplements depend on many variables, including dosage, frequency of use, and interactions with other medications.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
There are certain situations that may require even higher dosages, like correcting a deficiency.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
The different types of magnesium supplements What to look for in a magnesium supplement
What is the proper dosage for a magnesium supplement?
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Dosage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dosage. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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
b(1)
: the giving of a dose
(2)
: regulation or determination of doses
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