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noun
The act of using something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, countable, uncountable
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noun
The manner in which something is used.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, countable, uncountable
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noun
The state of being used.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, countable, uncountable
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noun
the act of using
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: use, usage, utilization, employment, exercise
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: activity
Narrower terms: practice, play, misuse, abuse, exploitation, development, recycling, application, practical application
History
From French utilisation or from utilise + -ation.
Across languages
20 source translations are retained for this English entry.
