usage
n. C / Un. the way that something is used, or how often it is used. It also refers to the rules for using words correctly in a language.
n. the act or manner of employing something; the habitual or customary practice of a language community regarding word choice and grammar.
The phone's battery life depends on your daily usage.
The new software tracks internet usage to help families manage their time online more effectively.
While the dictionary records how words were used in the past, modern usage often shifts rapidly due to the influence of social media and global communication.
From Middle English usage, from Anglo-Norman and Old French usage.
Uncountable when referring to the general act of using something; countable when referring to specific linguistic instances or technical measurements.
The usage of this car is easy.The use of this car is easy.Learners often use 'usage' where the simpler word 'use' is required; 'usage' implies a habitual pattern or a formal rule rather than a single action.