dosage

/ˈdəʊsɪd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: dosages

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The administration of a medication etc, in a measured amount; dosing.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The addition of a small measured amount of a substance to something, e.g. sugar to wine.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dosage” mean?

The administration of a medication etc, in a measured amount; dosing.

Is “dosage” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.