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Use of something

application

noun

a particular use that something has

consumption

noun

the use of something such as fuel or energy, or the amount that people use

exploitation

noun

the process of making use of something so that you gain as much as possible from it

usage

noun

the process of using something

operation

noun

used about the way that something such as a rule or an idea is used

application

noun

the use of a particular method, process, law, etc.

implementation

noun

the process of implementing something

wear

noun

the continuous use that something has over a period of time

adoption

noun

the decision to use or accept a particular idea, method, law, or attitude

user

noun

someone who uses something such as a service or a piece of equipment

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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mixed together in a way that is not planned, organized, or tidy

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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