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dosage

Definition

  • noun: the amount of a medicine, drug, or vitamin that should be taken at one time or regularly during a period of time
  • noun: the addition of an ingredient or the application of an agent in a measured dose
  • usually singular

Examples

  • Do not exceed the recommended 'dosage'. [=do not take more than doctors recommend]

  • Each pill/tablet has the 'dosage' necessary to reduce pain and swelling.

  • Some patients may benefit from a larger 'dosage' of this medication.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) This is no longer about curing ills. This is about... ...finding perfection. In attempt to redress regenerative relapse... ...dosage has been increased to milligrams. You stopped me once. You won't stop me again. I'm getting stronger every day! Oh, that sucked. (..)
    2012 The Amazing Spider-Man