usage

/ˈjuːsɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of using something; the practice or habit of using something, especially a language or a particular way of doing something.

“The teacher explained the usage of the new software to the students.”

2. noun

the quantity or amount of something used, especially a language or a particular way of doing something.

“The usage of the language has changed over time.”

3. noun

a particular way of using something, especially a language or a particular skill.

“He has good usage of the English language.”

4. verb

to use something, especially a language or a particular way of doing something.

“Can you usage this software?”

5. verb

to come into use or be adopted, especially a language or a particular way of doing something.

“This new technology has started to usage in many industries.”

Synonyms

  • custom
  • habit
  • practice
  • use

Antonyms

  • abandonment
  • disuse
  • nonuse