| Main Entry: | dose |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | portion of drug or other consumable |
Synonyms: |
application, dosage, dram, draught, fill, fix*, hit*, lot, measure, measurement, nip, potion, prescription, quantity, share, shot*, slug, spoonful |
| Notes: | a dose is a quantity taken at one time; a dosage is any amount prescribed for a given period of time |