Definition of: dose

(dōs) noun
1. The quantity of medicine prescribed to be taken at one time; also, the quantity and strength of X–rays or other radiation to be taken in a certain period of time.
2. Anything disagreeable given as a prescription or infliction.
3. A determinate quantity or portion of whatever tends to benefit or reform individuals or society.
—v. dosed, dos·ing v.t.
1. To give medicine to in a dose or doses.
2. To give, as medicine or drugs, in doses.
3. To perform the process of dosage upon: said of wines.
—v.i.
4. To take medicines. [<MF <L dosis <Gk., orig., a giving]
—dos′er noun