USAGE Definition & Meaning

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usage

[ yoo-sij, -zij ]

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noun

a customary way of doing something; a custom or practice:
the usages of the last 50 years.
Synonyms: , ,
the customary manner in which a language or a form of a language is spoken or written:
English usage; a grammar based on usage rather than on arbitrary notions of correctness.
a particular instance of this:
a usage borrowed from French.
any manner of doing or handling something; treatment:
rough usage.
habitual or customary use; long-continued practice:
immemorial usage.
an act of using or employing; use.

usage

/ -zɪdʒ; ˈjuːsɪdʒ /

noun

the act or a manner of using; use; employment
constant use, custom, or habit
something permitted or established by custom or practice
what is actually said in a language, esp as contrasted with what is prescribed

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Confusables Note

The nouns usage and use are related in origin and meaning and to some extent overlap in their use. Usage usually refers to habitual or customary practices or procedures: Some usages of the Anglican Church are similar to those of the Roman Catholic Church. It is also commonly used in reference to language practices: English usage is divided in the pronunciation of aunt. Use refers to the act of using or employing (something): She put her extra money to good use. Perhaps in the belief that it is the more impressive term, usage is sometimes used where use would be more natural: Has your usage of a personal computer made the work any easier?

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of usage¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Anglo-French, Old French, from Medieval Latin ū��پ��ܳ�, equivalent to Latin ū��(�ܲ�) ( use ) + -��پ��ܳ� -age

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of usage¹

C14: via Old French, from Latin ū��ܲ� use (n)

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Example Sentences

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Hapna’s affordability and touted lack of side effects led to its global usage, followed by Skinner’s sudden disappearance.

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Experts say getting a water meter fitted can reduce bills if you have relatively low usage.

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Making his limited usage all the more puzzling, Cronin conceded late in the season that the 6-9 Bilodeau was not a center even though he started every game he played at the position.

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It's PrEPHer program, named after the preventative medication protecting against HIV transmission, seeks to provide Black and brown women with education on sexual health, encourage PrEP usage and connect them with resources.

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However, this is offset by the discounts it is getting for continuing to hit improvement levels for energy usage and social improvement.

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