dose
noun
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Definition of dose
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: 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
verb
dosed;
dosing
Definition of dose (Entry 2 of 2)
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
Examples of dose in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The Giants have been rolling along this preseason before they’re expected to hit a heavy dose of reality once the games matter. — Esten Mclaren, Cincinnati.com, "NFL Preseason Week 3: How to watch/listen, odds, predictions for Bengals vs. Giants," 22 Aug. 2019 For this weekend, Nagy’s approach means another heavy dose of Chase Daniel and Tyler Bray at quarterback. — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, "4 things we learned at Bears practice, including Anthony Miller’s development hitting a speed bump and an anniversary for Roquan Smith," 21 Aug. 2019 Prediction Giants 20, Bengals 17 The Giants have been rolling along this preseason before they’re expected to hit a heavy dose of reality once the games matter. — Esten Mclaren, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, "New York Giants at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and best bets," 20 Aug. 2019 Shrouded in shadows and a heavy dose of smoke, the band benefited from playing on a covered stage that offered a respite for many Øya-goers as the rain turned heavy. — Heidi Taksdal Skjeseth, Billboard, "Local Hip-Hop Duo Karpe Closes Out 2019 Oya Festival in Norway With Emotional Show Under Heavy Rain," 11 Aug. 2019 The Warriors will get a heavy dose of the new-look Lakers in the preseason, according to the five-game schedule released Thursday. — Jon Schultz, SFChronicle.com, "Warriors preseason schedule is almost entirely games against Lakers," 8 Aug. 2019 His in-the-ring persona, Jungle Boy, is a Tarzan-esque character, complete with his mane of long curls, loin cloth-like shorts and a heavy dose of leopard print. — Eric Todisco, PEOPLE.com, "Luke Perry's Son Jack Shares Wrestling Footage from Night Before Dad’s Death," 6 Aug. 2019 Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are reacting to breakup rumors with a heavy dose of sarcasm. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Dragging Their Breakup Rumors Is the Best Thing on Instagram," 20 June 2019 Except for this past Friday, when rain poured down on the city just in time for the kickoff of Frieze Los Angeles, the first annual art fair that is infusing the city with a heavy dose of contemporary art in fresh and immersive contexts. — Leigh Penney, Vogue, "The Former Beverly Hills Hideaway of Elvis Presley Welcomed Frieze Los Angeles Guests at a Cocktail Party," 20 Feb. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Guests would purchase a sauce, which would be presented alongside the meal in a sealed container, open it themselves and dose appropriately. — Maura Judkis, chicagotribune.com, "Cannabis restaurants are coming to California, with ‘budtenders’ and ‘flower’ service," 22 Aug. 2019 Guests would purchase a sauce, which would be presented alongside the meal in a sealed container, open it themselves and dose appropriately. — Author: Maura Judkis, Anchorage Daily News, "Cannabis restaurants are coming to California, with ‘budtenders’ and ‘flower’ service," 16 Aug. 2019 And weed is only one of Sherbinskis’ white-glove offerings, which now include high-end vaporizers, complex dab machines and farm-to-table foods dosed to specification. — Dave Brooks, Billboard, "Jobs of Tomorrow: Why Top Rappers Love Luxury Cannabis Concierge Mario Guzman," 27 June 2019 Meanwhile, her handlers maintain her creative stamina by giving her shady medication, a bit like military doctors dosing a fighter pilot with amphetamines or trainers doping a thoroughbred. — Troy Patterson, The New Yorker, "The Best Episode of the New “Black Mirror” Is a Princess Tale Starring Miley Cyrus," 5 June 2019 Studying the technique in patients will give doctors clearer answers about dosing the therapy, as well as potential side effects. — Time, "CRISPR Gene Editing Is Being Tested in Human Patients, and the Results Could Revolutionize Health Care," 6 Aug. 2019 Occasionally taste the mead-in-progress by drawing out a small amount with a clean eyedropper or plastic syringe like those used to dose liquid medicine for children or pets. — Gemma Tarlach, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Bounty of the bees extends far beyond honey for your tea - to lotions, balms and even drinks," 16 July 2019 For example, the pair stimulated the androgen receptor by dosing pregnant female mice with dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the most common form of testosterone in the body, or gave them estrogen to prod its receptor. — Mitch Leslie, Science | AAAS, "Talk to the hand. Scientists try to debunk idea that finger length can reveal personality and health," 6 June 2019 Once the beer was transferred to four wine barrels, three of them were dosed with the Brett. — Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, "Beer(s) of the month: School of Brett highlights Brettanomyces yeast in a mixed four-pack of saisons," 8 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dose.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for dose
dose
noun
English Language Learners Definition of dose
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the amount of a medicine, drug, or vitamin that is taken at one time
: an amount of a substance
: an amount of something that a person experiences
dose
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of dose (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give a dose of medicine to (someone or something)
: to give an amount of a substance to (someone or something)
US
: to add something to (something)
See the full definition for dose in the English Language Learners Dictionary
dose
noun
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Kids Definition of dose
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a measured amount to be used at one time
a dose of medicine
dose
verb
dosed;
dosing
Kids Definition of dose (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give medicine to
dose
noun
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Medical Definition of dose
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the measured quantity of a therapeutic agent to be taken at one time
b
: the quantity of radiation administered or absorbed
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