Meaning of usage in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈjusɪdʒ/

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  1. Noun

    usage

    Etymology

    Middle English (in the sense ‘customary practice’): from Old French, from us‘a use’ (see use)

    Definitions

    1. the act of using

    Examples

    • « he warned against the use of narcotic drugs »
    • « skilled in the utilization of computers »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. accepted or habitual practice

    Derived terms

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