noun
dosage
DOH-sihj
noun
1
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
Word Forms
dosages plural
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Etymology
From French dosage, related to "dose."