Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

double-dose

noun

/ˈdʌb.əl doʊs/

Definition

A dose that is twice the size of a standard dose.

Examples

She took a double-dose of the flu vaccine this year.
After consulting with her doctor, she decided to try a double-dose to see if the treatment would be more effective.

Meaning

A double-dose refers to administering or taking two times the amount of a particular medication or substance that is typically recommended or prescribed.