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Ryle, Gilbert. 1953. Use and usage.
Publication type
Working paper
Publication language
English
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Reflections on the expressions 'use' (i.e. a way of operating with something) and 'usage' (i.e. a custom, practice, fashion, etc.). R. argues that knowing the meaning of a word or phrase is like knowing a body of unwritten rules to use the word or phrase correctly in an unlimited variety of different settings.

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