dosing
ˈdoʊsɪŋ
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Definition of dosing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
measurementTECH.the act of giving a measured amount of somethingTECH.
  • Proper dosing of fertilizer is crucial for plant health.
administering dispensing measuring
2.
medicalTECH.the process of administering a substanceTECH.
  • The dosing of chemicals must be precise.
administration application dispensation

Adjective

medicalTECH.related to the administration of dosesTECH.
  • The dosing schedule must be followed precisely.
administrative medicinal
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Expressions with dosing

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small syringe used to measure and give exact amounts of liquid medicine
The nurse used a dosing syringe to give the baby liquid antibiotics.
pump designed to deliver precise, controlled amounts of liquid or chemical
The dosing pump adds chlorine to the water at a steady rate.
medicine schedule where a drug is given one time each day
The new antibiotic allows once-daily dosing instead of three separate doses.

Origin of dosing

Middle English, dose (a measured portion)

Terms with dosing included in their meaning

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child dosing
medication specifically for children
imperial dosing
amount of fluid equal to 60 minims, one eighth fluid ounce
repetitive dosing
taking the same amount of drug more often

Examples of dosing in a sentence

  • The dosing of chemicals must be done with precision.
  • Proper dosing is crucial for patient safety.
  • Dosing errors can lead to serious complications.
  • The dosing instructions are on the label.
  • Dosing errors can lead to complications.

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  1. French:dosage, posologique, ...
  2. German:Dosierung, dosisbezogen, ...
  3. Italian:dosaggio, di dosaggio, ...
  4. Spanish:dosificación, de dosificación, ...
  5. Portuguese:dosagem, de dosagem, ...
  6. Chinese:给药, 给药的, ...
  7. Japanese:投与量の測定, 投薬の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْرِيع, جُرْعَاتِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִינוּן, מִנוּנִי, ...
  10. Russian:введение дозы, дозировочный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дозування, дозувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:मात्रा देना, डोज़िंग, ...
dose
doʊs
dose: measured portion of medicine taken at one time
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Definition of dose - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalmeasured portion of medicine taken at one time
  • She took her dose of antibiotics.
amount measure portion
2.
figurativeamount of something non-material
  • She got a healthy dose of reality during the meeting..
measure portion
3.
scienceTECH.quantity of radiation absorbed by a materialTECH.
  • The dose of radiation was carefully monitored.
amount exposure level

Verb

tr.
1.
medicine administrationadminister a measured amount of a medicine or drug
  • The nurse will dose the patient with medication at 8 AM..
administer dispense give
2.
cookingDatedadd a specific quantity of syrup to wineDated
  • They dose the wine before sealing the bottles.
flavor sweeten
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    measured portion of medicine taken at one time

Expressions with dose

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an experience of the same bad treatment one has given others
He got a dose of his own medicine when his plan failed.
indicates an ideal amount for positive effect
A healthy dose of skepticism is needed in this situation.
small amount of realism
The movie added a dose of realism to the fantasy story.
situation that reveals harsh facts
The failure of the project was a dose of reality for the team.
strong and often unpleasant truth
The movie gives a dose of harsh realism about life in the city.
contract an illness or infection
He caught a dose of the flu last winter.

Origin of dose

Greek, dosis (gift) + Latin, dosis (dose)

Examples of dose in a sentence

  • He forgot to take his dose after dinner.
  • He needed a dose of motivation to start his project.
  • A dose of humor helped lighten the mood.
  • The technician calculated the dose for safety.
  • A higher dose was detected in the sample.
  • Doctors often dose patients based on their weight.

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  1. French:dose, administrer, ...
  2. German:Dosis, dosieren, ...
  3. Italian:dose, somministrare, ...
  4. Spanish:dosis, administrar, ...
  5. Portuguese:dose, dosar, ...
  6. Chinese:剂量, 给药, ...
  7. Japanese:服用量, 投薬する, ...
  8. Arabic:جُرْعَة, جَرَّعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָנָה, לָתֵת מָנָה שֶׁל תְּרוּפָה, ...
  10. Russian:доза, дозировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:доза, дозувати, ...
  12. Hindi:खुराक, खुराक देना, ...
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