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 resuming his normal testosterone dosage shortly after the procedure, Kenny’s menstrual cycle started to return. —Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026

Machine learning algorithms trained on historical transaction data can help identify outliers in dosage frequency, refill cadence, or quantity distribution. —Ethan Stone june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026

Depending on dosage, the cost of Foundayo on the Lilly’s DTC platform is between $149 and $349 a month; for the injectable Zepbound the range is $299 to $449. —Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

The caffeine dosage often found in energy drinks is significantly higher than in other caffeinated beverages, which can disrupt mental health. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 1 June 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