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Definition usage in British English

usage noun

noun
/ˈjuːsɪdʒ/
1

the way that words are used by people when they speak and write their language

Example

There are some major differences between British and American usage.

Example

technical terms that are now in common usage

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1.1

a particular meaning of a word

Example

This usage was first recorded in the 19th century.

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2

the process of using something

Example

We charge a monthly usage fee of £6.

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2.1

the amount of something that you use

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Definition usage in British English