Dose

/doʊs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time.

The doctor prescribed a dose of 500 milligrams of the antibiotic.

An amount of anything taken or administered at one time.

He received a hefty dose of reality when he faced the consequences of his actions.

A specific quantity of a substance that is administered or ingested.

The vaccine is given in two doses, spaced a month apart.

verb

To administer a dose of a drug or medication.

The nurse will dose the patient with the prescribed medication.

To give or add a specified quantity of a substance.

They decided to dose the garden with fertilizer to boost plant growth.

Late Latin 'dosis', from Greek 'dōsis' meaning 'a giving, a dose'.

big dose

A large amount of something, often used in a context implying severity or impact.

dose of reality

An experience that gives someone a clearer perspective about a situation.

full dose

The complete amount of something prescribed or customary.

medication

A substance used for medical treatment.

prescription

An instruction written by a medical practitioner for the preparation and administration of a medicine.

tablet

A small, solid piece of medicine that is taken by swallowing.

A hefty amount of something, usually in a figurative sense.

He took a dose of that sweet summer vibe.

An intense or overwhelming experience.

That party was a real dose!