1. a measured amount of medicine to be taken at one time
2. an amount of something experienced or administered

1. to give a dose of medicine to someone

Examples

• Take one dose of this medicine twice daily.
• The doctor prescribed a higher dose of antibiotics.
• She got a large dose of reality when she started her new job.
• The patient received a dose of radiation therapy.
• The nurse will dose the medication according to your weight.
• He dosed himself with cough syrup before bed.
• A daily dose of exercise can improve your health.