usage

[yoo-sij, -zij] / ˈyu sɪdʒ, -zɪdʒ /

NOUN

habit, custom

Synonyms

STRONGEST

management

STRONG

acceptance control convention currency form formula habitude handling method mode operation practice praxis procedure regime regulation rote routine rule running tradition treatment trick use way wont

WEAK

matter of course

Antonyms

STRONG

disagreement disorganization ignorance mismanagement

Example Sentences

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He’s also noted that open-source large language models with capabilities catching up to leading models may “offset” usage throttling.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Comparing the use of ChatGPT to human hours expected for a given task, the chart below shows that across every job category, current usage lags what is possible.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

However, while EU consumers face higher costs for their oil-and-gas usage, the 27-nation bloc isn’t as exposed to supply risks as major economies in Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Research from our firm and OpenRouter shows a significant increase in the use of Chinese open models last year, reaching in some weeks a high of 30% of all AI usage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

When in doubt, consult a usage guide or pick the plural that’s listed first in the dictionary.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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