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dosage

intermediateB1

/ˈdoʊsɪdʒ/ · do-sage

the amount of a medicine or drug that is administered at one time.

Meanings

nounformal

the amount of a medicine or drug that is administered at one time.

وہ مقدار جو ایک بار میں دی جانے والی کوئی دوا یا درجہ بندی ہوتی ہے۔

دوائی کی مقدار

dawai ki miqdaar

Formal: مقدار

Synonyms

dosequantitymeasureخوراکمقداردرجہ بندی

Common Collocations

  • recommended dosage
  • maximum dosage
  • dosage instructions

Example Sentences

The doctor advised the patient on the correct dosage of the medication.

ڈاکٹر نے مریض کو دوا کی صحیح مقدار کے بارے میں مشورہ دیا۔

Daktar ne mareez ko dawa ki sahi miqdaar ke baare mein mashwara diya.

Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your healthcare provider.

ہمیشہ اپنے صحت کے فراہم کنندہ کی طرف سے فراہم کردہ مقدار کی ہدایات پر عمل کریں۔

Hamesha apne sehat ke faraham kandeh ki taraf se faraham karda miqdaar ki hadaayat par amal karein.

Overdosing can occur if the dosage is not monitored properly.

اگر مقدار کو صحیح طریقے سے نہیں دیکھا جائے تو زیادہ مقدار ہو سکتی ہے۔

Agar miqdaar ko sahi tareeqe se nahi dekha jaaye toh zyada miqdaar ho sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

dose:A 'dose' refers specifically to the amount given at one time, while 'dosage' refers to the total amount or schedule of doses.

Word Family

dosing
verbخوراک دینا
overdose
nounزیادتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'dose' as a 'dose' of medicine to remember its meaning.

Imagine a pill bottle with a measuring cup next to it to signify the measurement of dosage.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "dosage" — the act of administering a dose

First known use: 19th century

The term entered English in the late 19th century from French, retaining a similar meaning related to the administration of medicinal doses.