dose · noun C /doʊs/Full view
dose
B2 a measured amount of something such as medicine
Dictionary examples:

a high/low dose

a dose of medication/vaccine/radiation

Learner example:

It is important to me because I have asthma and cannot miss even one dose of it. (Key English Test; A2; Tamil)

a dose of sth ()
B2 an amount of something, often something unpleasant
Dictionary example:

a dose of bad news

Learner example:

You ought to plan your work and mainly learn in the morning when your brain is ready to accept a great dose of knowledge. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)

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