Dosage: meaning, definitions and examples

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dosage

[ ˈdoʊsɪdʒ ]

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medical

The amount of a medicine or drug that should be taken at one time or regularly during a period of time.

Synonyms

amount, dose, prescription

Examples of usage

Please follow the recommended dosage of this medication.
The dosage for children is different than for adults.
She forgot to take her dosage this morning.

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general

The amount of a substance that is needed to produce a particular effect.

Synonyms

measure, portion, quantity

Examples of usage

A small dosage of caffeine can boost your energy levels.
The correct dosage of fertilizer is crucial for plant growth.

Translations

Translations of the word "dosage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dosagem

🇮🇳 खुराक

🇩🇪 Dosierung

🇮🇩 dosis

🇺🇦 дозування

🇵🇱 dawkowanie

🇯🇵 投与量

🇫🇷 dosage

🇪🇸 dosis

🇹🇷 dozaj

🇰🇷 복용량

🇸🇦 جرعة

🇨🇿 dávkování

🇸🇰 dávkovanie

🇨🇳 剂量

🇸🇮 odmerjanje

🇮🇸 skammtur

🇰🇿 доза

🇬🇪 დოზა

🇦🇿 doza

🇲🇽 dosis

Word origin

The word 'dosage' originated from the French word 'dosage' in the early 19th century. It is derived from the Old French word 'dose', meaning 'a portion prescribed'. The concept of dosage has been crucial in the field of medicine for determining the correct amount of medication to be administered. Over time, the term has also been used in a broader sense to refer to the amount of any substance needed to achieve a specific effect.