Manner in which a language is actually used, e.g., regionalisms, colloquialism, jargon, etc., and as opposed to formal models or prescriptive ideals.
1They know and apply rules of correct language usage.
2She will talk about New Zealand language usage of T and L, and associated vowel sounds.
3Just listen to how we are adopting American language usage and how we embrace American lifestyles.
4At least one index of programming- language usage has found that Java is on a downward trend.
5Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Canterbury, talking about New Zealand language usage of T and L, and associated vowel sounds.
Translations for language usage