English · Body & Health
dosage
/ˈdoʊ.sɪdʒ/
[/ˈdoʊ.sɪdʒ/]
amount of medicine
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The amount of a medicine to be taken at one time or over a period.
Example
Always follow the recommended dosage printed on the medicine label.
Always follow the recommended dosage printed on the medicine label.
Etymology
From French 'dose', from Greek 'dosis' meaning a giving.
How & Where It’s Used
Important in safe use of any medication.