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