usage
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Britannica Dictionary definition of USAGE
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a
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the act of using something
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Seat belt usage in the state is now mandatory.
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Usage [=use] of this exit is prohibited.
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drug usage among college students
b
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the way that something is used
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Restaurant dishes must be able to withstand rough usage.
c
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the amount of something that is used
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efforts to reduce water/energy usage
d
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how often something is used
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increasing usage of the nation's highways
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the way that words and phrases are used in a language
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This word occurs in casual/common/popular usage.
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differences between British and American usage
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educated/formal usage
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modern/current usage
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a usage manual/guide/dictionary
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I came across an uncommon usage I'd like to discuss with you.
