dosage
UK: ˈdəʊsɪdʒ | US: ˈdoʊsɪdʒ
n. the amount of a medicine or drug to be taken at one time or over a period
n. the process of administering a measured quantity of a substance
The word "dosage" originates from the French dosage, derived from dose (a measured portion) + -age (a suffix forming nouns). "Dose" itself traces back to Greek dosis (a giving, portion), from didonai (to give). The suffix -age was adopted from Old French, often denoting an action or its result. Thus, "dosage" logically evolved to mean "the measured giving" or "result of administering a dose."
The doctor adjusted the dosage of the medication to avoid side effects.
Proper dosage is critical when treating children with antibiotics.
The pharmacist explained the dosage instructions clearly.
Overdosing occurs when the recommended dosage is exceeded.
The study compared the effectiveness of different dosages of the vaccine.