Medical & Health

Dosage

ˈdoʊsɪdʒ

noun

What does Dosage mean?

How much medicine to take and how often.

Example sentence

"Follow the dosage on the label."

American usage tip

'Take two tablets twice daily' = dosage instructions.

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