dose
1 of 2noun
ˈdōs 
1
a
: the measured quantity of a therapeutic agent to be taken at one time
b
: the quantity of radiation administered or absorbed
2
: a portion of a substance added during a process
3
: an amount of something likened to a prescribed or measured quantity of medicine
a daily dose of hard work
a dose of scandal
4
: a gonorrheal infection
dose
2 of 2verb
dosed; dosing
transitive verb
1
: to give a dose to
especially : to give medicine to
2
: to divide into doses
dose a medicine
3
: to treat with an application or agent
Example Sentences
Noun I've been taking the same dose for five years. a large dose of vitamin C The drug is lethal even in small doses. a large dose of sugar a high dose of radiation Her parents hoped a daily dose of hard work would keep her out of trouble. He needs a good dose of reality. Verb Most patients are dosed at 50 milligrams per day. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Caroline Catherman, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 There were also instances of clock mismanagement plus a steady dose of head-scratching decisions involving kicks, punts and fourth-down calls. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Children aged 6 months to 5 years old can receive a two- or three-dose vaccine regimen, but boosters of any kind have yet to be approved. Simar Bajaj, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Sep. 2022 This lightweight cream leaves skin feeling extra soft and bouncy, thanks to a hefty dose of moisturizing glycerin and safflower extracts. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 Sep. 2022 Adventures with Purpose delivered the grim news to Rodni's family and a dose of embarrassment to law enforcement. Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022 There also has been some early evidence that a high dose of B12 can be beneficial for ALS patients. Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 He was now prescribed a higher dose and other medications, including a statin and baby aspirin. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 He was stung at least 50 times, receiving a high dose of bee venom. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Deidre Mcphillips, CNN, 1 Mar. 2022 So again, wean yourself off caffeine for one week before big races or an important marathon training run, dose up that morning, and expect to not only perform better but also to experience faster muscle recovery afterward. Matt Fitzgerald, Outside Online, 15 June 2020 People who are over the age of 50 or immunocompromised can get a second booster dose four months after their first booster. Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2022 One booster dose after completing primary vaccine series. Chronicle Advice Team, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Aug. 2022 In the study, eight mice that were given the BA.5 booster dose about 100 days after receiving two doses of Pfizer’s original vaccine generated an immune response. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 For enthusiasts—people who can’t wait to dose up again—health officials might do well to play up the novelty of the autumn vaccine recipe, the hottest new model to hit the shelves. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 June 2022 On the state level, Wisconsin continues to average more than 1,700 vaccine dose a day, with roughly 840 doses being boosters. Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 May 2022 One fewer dose to have to cajole a toddler into getting. Helen Branswell And Matthew Herper, STAT, 23 June 2022 See More
Noun
Ladapo responded on Twitter that the FDOH had already ordered every dose allocated to Florida by the Biden administration. Caroline Catherman, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 There were also instances of clock mismanagement plus a steady dose of head-scratching decisions involving kicks, punts and fourth-down calls. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Children aged 6 months to 5 years old can receive a two- or three-dose vaccine regimen, but boosters of any kind have yet to be approved. Simar Bajaj, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Sep. 2022 This lightweight cream leaves skin feeling extra soft and bouncy, thanks to a hefty dose of moisturizing glycerin and safflower extracts. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 Sep. 2022 Adventures with Purpose delivered the grim news to Rodni's family and a dose of embarrassment to law enforcement. Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022 There also has been some early evidence that a high dose of B12 can be beneficial for ALS patients. Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 He was now prescribed a higher dose and other medications, including a statin and baby aspirin. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 He was stung at least 50 times, receiving a high dose of bee venom. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Verb
The authors of the preprint study concluded that if other studies repeat these findings, the vaccine dose for younger children may need to be reviewed. Deidre Mcphillips, CNN, 1 Mar. 2022 So again, wean yourself off caffeine for one week before big races or an important marathon training run, dose up that morning, and expect to not only perform better but also to experience faster muscle recovery afterward. Matt Fitzgerald, Outside Online, 15 June 2020 People who are over the age of 50 or immunocompromised can get a second booster dose four months after their first booster. Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2022 One booster dose after completing primary vaccine series. Chronicle Advice Team, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Aug. 2022 In the study, eight mice that were given the BA.5 booster dose about 100 days after receiving two doses of Pfizer’s original vaccine generated an immune response. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 For enthusiasts—people who can’t wait to dose up again—health officials might do well to play up the novelty of the autumn vaccine recipe, the hottest new model to hit the shelves. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 June 2022 On the state level, Wisconsin continues to average more than 1,700 vaccine dose a day, with roughly 840 doses being boosters. Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 May 2022 One fewer dose to have to cajole a toddler into getting. Helen Branswell And Matthew Herper, STAT, 23 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin dosis, from Greek, literally, act of giving, from didonai to give — more at date
First Known Use
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing dose
Kids Definition
dose 1 of 2
noun
ˈdōs
: a measured amount to be used at one time
a dose of medicine
dose
2 of 2verb
dosed; dosing
: to give medicine to
Medical Definition
dose 1 of 2
noun
ˈdōs
1
a
: the measured quantity of a therapeutic agent to be taken at one time
b
: the quantity of radiation administered or absorbed
2
: a gonorrheal infection
dose
2 of 2verb
dosed; dosing
transitive verb
1
: to divide (as a medicine) into doses
2
: to give a dose to
especially : to give medicine to
3
: to treat with an application or agent
intransitive verb
: to take medicine
he is forever dosing but he gets worse
dose 1 of 2
noun
as in dosage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- dosage
- drug
- medication
- pill
- tablet
- pharmaceutical
- capsule
- lozenge
- medicinal
- physic
- remedy
- cap
- cure
- specific
- bolus
- potion
- preparation
- miracle drug
- wonder drug
- gelcap
- drop
- pilule
dose
2 of 2verb
as in to drug
Synonyms & Similar Words
- drug
- hospitalize
- doctor
- treat
- attend
- minister (to)
- nurse
- remedy
- cure
- care (for)
- heal
- rehabilitate
- mend