appropriate usage
[/əˈproʊpriət ˈjuːsɪdʒ/]
noun phrasepl: appropriate usages
uso apropriado
1. the correct, suitable, or proper way to use something, especially language, tools, or resources in a given context
The teacher emphasized the appropriate usage of semicolons in academic writing.
A professora enfatizou o uso apropriado de ponto-e-vírgula na escrita acadêmica.
2. adherence to social, professional, or linguistic norms when employing something
Understanding appropriate usage of formal language is essential in business communications.
Compreender o uso apropriado da linguagem formal é essencial na comunicação empresarial.
3. the application of something according to its intended purpose and contextual guidelines
The manual provides guidelines for the appropriate usage of this chemical in laboratory settings.
O manual fornece diretrizes para o uso apropriado deste químico em laboratórios.
In Brazilian business and educational contexts, understanding 'uso apropriado' is highly valued as Brazil emphasizes formal registers in professional settings. In American English, 'appropriate usage' is frequently discussed in educational curricula, particularly in writing and communication courses. The term reflects cultural values around linguistic precision and professional decorum in both societies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow the rules of appropriate usage
in keeping with appropriate usage
according to appropriate usage
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