usage

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BrE /ˈjuːsɪdʒ/ AmE /ˈjuːzɪdʒ/

noun en → es

1 USE [uncountable] B1

the way in which something is used or the act of using it

uso, empleo, aplicación

  • usage of

Collocations usage of a product · correct usage

  • The new software has improved the usage of our database.

    El nuevo software ha mejorado el uso de nuestra base de datos.

2 CUSTOM [uncountable] B1

the way in which something is used by a particular group or society

costumbre, práctica, hábito

  • usage of

Collocations social usage · cultural usage

  • The local usage is to greet people with a kiss on each cheek.

    La costumbre local es saludar a la gente con un beso en cada mejilla.

3 LEGAL [uncountable] C1

the way in which a law or agreement is used or interpreted by the courts

interpretación legal, aplicación jurídica

  • usage of

Collocations legal usage · judicial usage

  • The court's interpretation of the law has changed over time.

    La interpretación del tribunal de la ley ha cambiado con el tiempo.

4 GRAMMAR [uncountable] C1

the way in which a word or phrase is used in language, especially the rules about how it can be used

uso gramatical, regla de uso

  • usage of

Collocations grammatical usage · linguistic usage

  • The grammar book explains the correct usage of prepositions.

    El libro de gramática explica el uso correcto de las preposiciones.