>>Interesting that you and Rich see it differently. No wonder I am confused :).
>>Thank you.
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>>>Used means how MANY were used
>>>Usage means HOW they are used
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>>>>I am trying to decide which word is better for the title of a feature. The purpose of this feature is to record that a certain quantity of a part was removed from stock (used to maintain an equipment). And I need to come up with the caption for the menu item for this feature. My choices are: "Post Parts Used" or "Post Parts Usage"
>>>>Which one is better?
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>Wiktionary is your friend
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>usage (plural usages)
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>1 The manner or the amount of using; use
>2 Habit or accepted practice
This definition sounds convincing. Thank you.
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