1. plural of dose; measured amounts of medicine to be taken
2. plural of dose; amounts or quantities of something

1. third person singular present of dose; gives medicine to someone

Examples

• The doctor prescribed two doses of antibiotics daily.
• Children require smaller doses than adults.
• She takes her medication in carefully measured doses.
• The nurse doses the patients according to their weight.
• Large doses of vitamin C may cause stomach upset.
• He received multiple doses of the vaccine.
• The pharmacist explained the proper doses for each medication.