dose
noun
a quantity of medicine prescribed to be taken at one time.
dosing
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present participleof dose.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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HRS-1596 has the potential to be developed for once-weekly oral administration, which would reduce dosing frequency relative to current offerings on the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
She tries to stay awake during her commute to uni but admits sometimes "dosing off a bit"
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
"It could improve vaccine formulation and dosing, potentially explain why some patients respond better to vaccines than others and guide strategies for making vaccines more effective."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Researchers will also need to answer key questions about dosing, timing, long term safety, and whether the benefits apply to human skin, surgical recovery, diabetic wounds, or other slow healing conditions.
From Science Daily ● May 20, 2026
Harry stressed the smokiness of the tent in an effort to avert the deadly dosing, and this apparently did the trick.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
