Doses: meaning, definitions and examples

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doses

 

[ หˆdษ™สŠsษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A quantity of medicine to be taken or applied at one time.

Synonyms

amount, measure, quantity.

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Word Description / Examples
doses

Used mainly in medical or pharmaceutical contexts to describe a specific amount of medication or exposure to something over a certain period.

  • The doctor prescribed three doses of the medicine a day.
  • It's important to follow the recommended doses to avoid side effects.
quantity

Similar to 'amount' but often used in more formal or technical contexts to describe a specific number or total amount of something.

  • The store had a large quantity of new products in stock.
  • They ordered a substantial quantity of materials for the project.
amount

General term used to describe a quantity of something that can be measured. It is often used in a broad range of everyday contexts.

  • She couldn't believe the amount of work she had to do.
  • Please check the amount of sugar in the recipe.
measure

Used when talking about the process or result of determining the size, amount, or degree of something. Often found in scientific and technical contexts.

  • They needed to measure the length of the table.
  • Accurate measure is essential for these experiments.

Examples of usage

  • He was instructed to take two doses of the medication daily.
  • The doctor prescribed a higher dose of antibiotics to treat the infection.
Context #2 | Noun

drug use

A measured amount of a substance to be taken at one time.

Synonyms

hit, portion, quantity.

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doses

Used primarily in the context of medicine and healthcare, when talking about specific measured amounts of a drug or treatment.

  • The doctor prescribed two doses of antibiotics daily
  • Make sure to follow the prescribed doses to avoid any side effects

Examples of usage

  • He took a large dose of the drug and experienced severe side effects.
  • The recommended dose for this medication is one tablet per day.
Context #3 | Verb

administering medicine

To give a dose of medicine to someone.

Synonyms

administer, give, prescribe.

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Word Description / Examples
doses

Used when referring to specific amounts of medication or treatment given at one time.

  • The doctor recommended three doses of the antibiotic per day.
  • He took his daily dose of vitamins in the morning.
administer

Typically used in a formal or medical setting when giving out medicine, treatment, or a test.

  • The nurse will administer the vaccine.
  • The medication was administered intravenously.
give

A general term used in everyday situations when providing someone with something, including medicine.

  • Can you give the child her cough syrup?
  • She gave him an aspirin for his headache.
prescribe

Used specifically by medical professionals to indicate that they are recommending or authorizing a particular medication or treatment for a patient.

  • The doctor will prescribe antibiotics for your infection.
  • He was prescribed painkillers after the surgery.

Examples of usage

  • The nurse doses the patients with their prescribed medication.
  • The doctor doses the children with the flu vaccine.

Translations

Translations of the word "doses" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น doses

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฐเคพเค•เฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dosen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dosis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะทะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dawki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•ไธŽ้‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dosis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dozlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณต์šฉ๋Ÿ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุนุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรกvky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dรกvky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰‚้‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odmerki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skammtar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพะทะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dozalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dosis

Etymology

The word 'doses' originated from the Latin word 'dosis', which means 'a giving or gift'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a specific quantity of medicine or substance to be taken at one time. The concept of dosing has been integral to the field of medicine for centuries, as it plays a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness and safety of treatments. Today, dosing remains a fundamental aspect of healthcare, with precise measurements and administration guidelines being essential for proper medical care.

See also: dosage, doze.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,198, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.