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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Each dish can have a maximum of 10 mg of THC and can be easily tailored to a lower dosage.
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Shayna Conde, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
After that, the last thing to figure out is proper dosage, which is particularly important for someone who has little to no prior experience with the plant.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
It’s thought that the significantly higher dosage used for therapeutic cases can place a patient at greater risk of developing Botox resistance.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 16 Apr. 2024
For acne, the dosage is higher: it’s often started at 50 mg and then titrated up to 100 mg, and in some cases, 200 mg.
—Marina Kopf, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Similarly, look at vitamin D supplements that can come in dosages of 5,000 IU, or international units – a fact also often prominently displayed on packaging.
—Katie Suleta, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
Further research is needed to determine the optimal dosage and long-term effects of using CBD oil in managing this condition.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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.
—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
Shayna Conde, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
After that, the last thing to figure out is proper dosage, which is particularly important for someone who has little to no prior experience with the plant.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
It’s thought that the significantly higher dosage used for therapeutic cases can place a patient at greater risk of developing Botox resistance.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 16 Apr. 2024
For acne, the dosage is higher: it’s often started at 50 mg and then titrated up to 100 mg, and in some cases, 200 mg.
—Marina Kopf, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Similarly, look at vitamin D supplements that can come in dosages of 5,000 IU, or international units – a fact also often prominently displayed on packaging.
—Katie Suleta, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
Further research is needed to determine the optimal dosage and long-term effects of using CBD oil in managing this condition.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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.
—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
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“Dosage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dosage. Accessed 1 May. 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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