from dictionary.com The nouns usage and use are related in origin and meaning and to some extent overlap in their use. Usage usually refers to habitual or customary practices or procedures: Some usages of the Anglican Church are similar to those of the Roman Catholic Church. It is also commonly used in reference to language practices: English usage is divided in the pronunciation of aunt. Use refers to the act of using or employing (something): She put her extra money to good use. Perhaps in the belief that it is the more impressive term, usage is sometimes used where use would be more natural: Has your usage of a personal computer made the work any easier?

It seems "usage" is often used in the sense of "(toughtful) application", i.e. employing something wisely and selectively to fit the need. "use" seems simpler in its meaning, similar to "utilization" which means employing something for a useful purpose in a way that doesn't require much thought or skill. For example: 1. The adjective-like usage of a noun before another noun seems universal across languages. 2. The use of wood as fuel has been steadily declining.

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