using "Usage" or "Use"

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“Use” vs “usage”

As a non-native speaker, I have trouble deciding whether to use 'use' or 'usage'.

The aim of this paper is to demonstrate a working prototype of a wireless sensor network [...] for industrial (use|usage).

Are both versions equivalent, or is one preferred over the other?

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 04 '12 at 08:43

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"The aim of this paper is to demonstrate a working prototype of a wireless sensor network [...] for industrial USE." sounds more appropriate.

USAGE is mostly used for quantitative figures e.g. the USAGE this month was XXX MB.

answered Jun 04 '12 at 08:43

Farhan Ahmed

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 04 '12 at 08:35

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Both, use and usage, are equally correct.

answered Jun 04 '12 at 08:35

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... but whenever use is possible, usage shouldn't appear: hence, "... industrial use" is a better choice. – Elberich Schneider Jun 04 '12 at 09:04

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