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.