어떤 것을 사용하는 행위 또는 사용되는 양
the action of using something or the amount of something that is used
예문:
"The factory monitored its daily electricity usage to reduce costs."
"Smartphone usage among teenagers has increased significantly over the last decade."
언어에서 단어나 구가 보통 또는 올바르게 사용되는 방식
the way in which a word or phrase is normally and correctly used in a language
예문:
"This dictionary provides clear guidance on formal and informal English usage."
"Some linguistic usages change over time as new generations adopt different slang."
표준이나 법적 권리가 된 습관적 또는 관습적인 관행
a habitual or customary practice that has become a standard or legal right
예문:
"The local community still follows many ancient usages during the harvest festival."
"Commercial law often relies on established trade usage to resolve disputes."
사람이나 사물을 대하거나 다루는 방식
the manner in which someone or something is treated or handled
예문:
"The delicate instrument was damaged due to rough usage during transport."
"The prisoners complained about the harsh usage they received from the guards."