Usage

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːsədʒ/

Usage (noun)

  1. The way something is used or applied in a situation.
  2. Accepted rules or practices for using words in a language.
  3. The amount of something that is used over time.

Examples

  • The manual explains the correct usage of the tool.
  • Proper usage of the equipment ensures safety.

Common collocations: proper usage, explain usage, usage rules, common usage, increase usage

Synonyms of Usage

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Usage

  • referring to something not being used