as in use
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the machine's warranty does not cover malfunctions that result from improper usage
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Recent Examples of usage
One charge of those batteries should be good for a range of 100 to 200 km (62 to 124 miles), depending on usage.
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Ben Coxworth
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Looking at his efficiency, Brunson has shot at least 48 percent from the field in four of five games in this series, his usage rate has stayed above 30 percent in all but Game 5, and his true shooting and effective field goal percentages have both been consistently jaw-dropping.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
All the wear and tear and gas usage is borne by my car, which is considerably older than his.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
Google is cagey about Gemini’s exact usage limits for consumers, and chatbot usage is usually dynamic depending on server load.
—PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
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Ben Coxworth
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Looking at his efficiency, Brunson has shot at least 48 percent from the field in four of five games in this series, his usage rate has stayed above 30 percent in all but Game 5, and his true shooting and effective field goal percentages have both been consistently jaw-dropping.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
All the wear and tear and gas usage is borne by my car, which is considerably older than his.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
Google is cagey about Gemini’s exact usage limits for consumers, and chatbot usage is usually dynamic depending on server load.
—PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usage
Noun
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At the service desk, patrons will be required to watch videos about proper use and how to properly lock the bikes up.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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Investing funds to prevent and end homelessness is a wise use of federal dollars.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Some customers will feel comfortable booking a trip using a mobile application.—
Miguel McInnis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The Front Page Highlights Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner Paul Walczak’s pardon application cited his mother’s support for the president, including raising millions of dollars and a connection to a plot to publicize a Biden family diary.—
Kenneth P. Vogel Aaron Boxerman Christina Jewett Lydia DePillis,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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“Usage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usage. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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