usage

noun
UK: /ˈjuːsɪdʒ/
US: /ˈjuːsɪdʒ/

  1. The way something is used.

    1. This is the correct usage.
    2. The manual explains the proper usage of the equipment, ensuring safety.

  2. A custom or practice.

    1. It is common usage now.
    2. Local usage dictates that you should always bargain at the market.

  3. The amount or rate of using something.

    1. Gas usage is very high.
    2. Our water usage increased during the summer due to the garden.

Synonyms

practice consumption employment manner custom way application

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "usage" in English means: The way something is used., A custom or practice., The amount or rate of using something..

The phonetic transcription of "usage" is /ˈjuːsɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈjuːsɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "usage": practice, consumption, employment, manner, custom, way, application.

Example usage of "usage": "This is the correct usage.". More examples on the page.