Word
dose
Meanings
a measured amount of medicine or a drug taken at one time
a measured amount of exposure to something such as radiation
an experience of something, especially something unpleasant or unwelcome, that someone has to endure
Definition
A dose is a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time.
A dose is a specific, measured amount of a medicine, drug, or other substance taken at one time. It can also mean one measured exposure to something, like radiation. In everyday speech, it can be used figuratively to mean an experience of something unpleasant or a bit of reality. The word is often used with quantities, timing, and frequency.
Examples
- I took a dose with breakfast and felt steady enough to get through the morning.
- You should never double a dose just because you missed one earlier.
- She measured the dose carefully before giving the medicine to her child.
- They received a small dose during the procedure, and the team monitored them closely.
- His comments were a harsh dose of reality after weeks of optimistic planning.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse dose (a single measured amount) with dosage (the overall prescribed amount and schedule).
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