noun
Uncommon
dosage
DOH-sihj
Dosage (noun) means the size and frequency of doses of a medicine given to a patient. Example: “The doctor increased her dosage after the first prescription proved too mild.”
noun
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The size and frequency of doses of a medicine given to a patient.
"The doctor increased her dosage after the first prescription proved too mild."
"Always check the recommended dosage before giving medicine to a child."
How to use dosage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow much of a medicine (and how often) someone should take.
Common mistake
A "dose" is one measured amount taken at one time; "dosage" is the overall plan — how much and how often.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
recommended dosage
daily dosage
correct dosage
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From French dosage, related to "dose."
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What does “dosage” mean?
The word “dosage” means the size and frequency of doses of a medicine given to a patient. In plain terms, how much of a medicine (and how often) someone should take.
How do you pronounce “dosage”?
“Dosage” is pronounced DOH-sihj (/ˈdəʊsɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dosage” in a sentence?
Here is “dosage” used in a sentence: “The doctor increased her dosage after the first prescription proved too mild.”
What part of speech is “dosage”?
“Dosage” is a noun.
Where does the word “dosage” come from?
The word “dosage” comes from French. From French dosage, related to "dose.".
Is “dosage” a common word?
“Dosage” is an uncommon word in modern English.
