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Usage (Noun)

The act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The new employee was still getting used to the usage of the company's software system.
The library tracks the usage of its online resources to allocate funding.
The smartphone app provides detailed reports on your data usage.
The manual outlines the proper usage of the machine to ensure safety.
The linguist studied the usage of dialects in different regions of the country.

Accepted or habitual practice.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The customary manner in which a language (or a form of a language) is spoken or written; "English usage"; "a usage borrowed from French".

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The linguist studied the usage of the verb tense in different dialects of the language.
The style guide provided guidelines for correct usage of punctuation marks in formal writing.
The company's usage of jargon made it difficult for outsiders to understand their technical reports.
The poet's innovative usage of metaphor and imagery added depth to her poetry.
The dictionary included examples of usage for each word to help learners understand its meaning and context.