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dosage

n.
US //ˈdoʊsədʒ// UK //dˈəʊsɪdʒ// dosage
  1. 1 medical amount and frequency (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Medicine

    the amount of medicine you take, including how often and for how long you take it.

    the prescribed amount of a therapeutic agent, including the frequency and duration of administration.

    Example

    The doctor increased the dosage of her heart medicine to twice a day.

    Example

    The clinical trial aimed to determine the optimal dosage that would maximise efficacy while minimising adverse side effects in elderly patients.

    Usage

    Often used with 'increase', 'decrease', or 'adjust'.

    Pitfall
    The doctor gave me a high dosage of pills.
    The doctor gave me a high dose of pills.

    Use 'dose' for a single quantity of medicine; use 'dosage' for the overall plan or frequency of taking it.

  2. 2 adding a substance (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Science

    the act of adding a small, measured amount of something to a liquid or mixture.

    the addition of a specific, measured quantity of a substance to a larger volume, often in industrial or chemical processes.

    Example

    The winemaker carefully checked the sugar dosage before bottling the wine.

    Example

    Precise dosage of chlorine is essential in water treatment facilities to ensure safety without affecting the taste of the supply.

    Usage

    Common in chemistry and food science contexts.

Origin

From French dosage.

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