dose, dosage
(noun) a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
dose, dosage
(noun) the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time
Source: WordNet® 3.1
dosage (countable and uncountable, plural dosages)
The administration of a medication etc, in a measured amount; dosing.
The addition of a small measured amount of a substance to something, e.g. sugar to wine.
The measured amount so administered or added; the dose.
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Source: Wiktionary
Dos"age (dos"ayj), n. [Cf. F. dosage. See Dose, v.]
1. (Med.)
Definition: The administration of medicine in doses; specif., a scheme or system of grading doses of medicine according to age, etc.
2. The process of adding some ingredient, as to wine, to give flavor, character, or strength.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 March 2025
(noun) a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
