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'''Word usage''' is the way a [[word]], [[phrase]], or [[concept]] is used in a [[language]] or [[variety (linguistics)|language variety]]. [[lexicography|Lexicographers]] gather samples of written instances where a word is used and analyze them to determine [[pattern]]s of regional or social usage as well as meaning. A word, for example the English word "donny" (a round rock about the size of a man's head), may be only a rare regional usage, or a word may be used worldwide by standard English speakers and have one or several evolving [[definition]]s. | '''Word usage''' is the way a [[word]], [[phrase]], or [[concept]] is used in a [[language]] or [[variety (linguistics)|language variety]]. [[lexicography|Lexicographers]] gather samples of written instances where a word is used and analyze them to determine [[pattern]]s of regional or social usage as well as meaning. A word, for example the English word "donny" (a round rock about the size of a man's head), may be only a rare regional usage, or a word may be used worldwide by standard English speakers and have one or several evolving [[definition]]s. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:17, 21 October 2025
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Word usage is the way a word, phrase, or concept is used in a language or language variety. Lexicographers gather samples of written instances where a word is used and analyze them to determine patterns of regional or social usage as well as meaning. A word, for example the English word "donny" (a round rock about the size of a man's head), may be only a rare regional usage, or a word may be used worldwide by standard English speakers and have one or several evolving definitions.
Word usage may also involve grammar.