usage

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The way that words in a language are normally used.

   This dictionary gives helpful notes on English usage.

2. 2
   noun

   The act or amount of using something.

   Water usage rises sharply during the summer months.

3. 3
   noun

   A long-established custom or habitual practice.

   The ceremony follows an old village usage.

Etymology tree Anglo-Norman usagebor. Middle English usage English usage From Middle English usage, from Anglo-Norman and Old French usage.

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