Meaning & Definition of word "Usage"
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Usage
/ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/
noun:
- 1. The action of using something.
- Example: The usage of smartphones has increased dramatically over the past decade.
- 2. The customary way a word or phrase is used.
- Example: In modern English, the usage of 'they' as a singular pronoun is becoming more accepted.
- 3. The function or purpose of something.
- Example: The usage of the tool is primarily for carving wood.
- 4. The amount of something that is used.
- Example: We need to monitor the water usage in our household to reduce bills.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'usage', from Old French, from 'us' meaning use.
Common Phrases and Expressions
common usage:
The generally accepted or established way of saying or doing something.
in common usage:
Widely used or generally accepted.
usage rights:
The legal rights to use something.
Related Words
user:
A person who uses or operates something.
utilization:
The act of using something effectively.
abusage:
The incorrect or improper use of a word or phrase.
Slang Meanings of usage
Meaning: Overuse of a product or feature.
Example Sentence: The app's battery usage is crazy!
Meaning: The way someone casually refers to something's use.
Example Sentence: That tool? I just use it for quick fixes, it's just my everyday usage.