usage guide

ˈjuːsɪdʒ ɡaɪd

Definition

Definition of usage guide - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

user manualinstructions for proper use of a product

Refer to the usage guide for operating the new machine.

instruction manual

user guide

technologymanual detailing software operation steps

The usage guide explains how to install the application.

handbook

manual

language

TECH.

book explaining correct language use and style

TECH.

The usage guide helped me avoid common grammar mistakes.

manual

style guide

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Expressions with usage

in common usage

adv.

used by most people in everyday situations

In common usage, 'cool' means something is good.

non-usage

failure to use something

Non-usage of the software led to outdated records.

power usage

amount of electrical energy a device or system uses over time

The new fridge has much lower power usage than the old one.

usage fee

money charged based on how much a service or resource is used

The mobile plan has a low base rate but a high usage fee.

custom and usage

established practices followed in a community or context

Custom and usage dictate the dress code for the event.

ill-usage

cruel treatment lacking compassion or kindness

The prisoners endured ill-usage in the harsh conditions.

Expressions with guide

guide through

help someone navigate a place or situation

She will guide you through the museum.

guide on the side

person who helps others learn without controlling them

The teacher acted as a guide on the side.

let conscience be one's guide

allow moral sense to direct decisions and actions

In tough situations, let conscience be your guide.

let conscience be your guide

exp.

make decisions based on what you feel is right

When in doubt, let conscience be your guide.

beginner's guide

book or document giving simple instructions for new learners

I bought a beginner's guide to photography.

audio guide

device providing spoken information at exhibitions or sites

The museum offers an audio guide for every exhibit.

buying guide

resource offering advice for purchasing decisions

The buying guide helped me choose the best laptop.

career guide

person who advises on career choices

The career guide helped me choose a suitable profession.

guide dog

dog trained to assist blind people

The guide dog helped her cross the street safely.

program guide

weekly magazine listing TV or radio programs

I bought a program guide to check the TV schedule.

Examples of usage guide in a sentence

You can download the usage guide online.
Refer to the usage guide for troubleshooting tips.
The usage guide is essential for new users.
I consulted the usage guide for proper punctuation.
The editor recommended a usage guide for better writing.

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French:guide d'utilisation, guide d'usage, ...
German:Gebrauchsanleitung, Sprachführer, ...
Italian:guida all'uso, ...
Spanish:guía de uso, ...
Portuguese:guia de utilização, guia de uso, ...
Chinese:使用说明, 使用指南, ...
Japanese:使用ガイド, マニュアル, ...
Arabic:دَلِيل الِاسْتِخْدَام, كِتَاب التَّعْلِيمَات, ...
Hebrew:מַדְרִיךְ שִׁימוּשׁ, מַדְרִיךְ לַמִּשְׁתַּמֵּשׁ, ...
Russian:руководство по эксплуатации, руководство пользователя, ...
Ukrainian:інструкції з використання, посібник користувача, ...
Hindi:उपयोग पुस्तिका, संचालन मार्गदर्शिका, ...
Bengali:ব্যবহার নির্দেশিকা, ব্যবহার ম্যানুয়াল, ...
Catalan:guia d'ús, llibre d'estil, ...
Czech:návod k použití, návod, ...
Danish:brugsvejledning, brugervejledning, ...
Dutch:gebruiksinstructies, gebruiksaanwijzing, ...
Greek:οδηγός χρήσης, εγχειρίδιο χρήσης, ...
Hungarian:használati útmutató, felhasználói kézikönyv, ...
Khmer:សៀវភៅណែនាំការប្រើប្រាស់, ឯកសារណែនាំការប្រើប្រាស់, ...
Korean:사용 지침서, 사용 설명서, ...
Persian:دستورالعمل استفاده, دستورالعمل کاربری, ...
Polish:instrukcja obsługi, przewodnik użytkowania, ...
Portuguese (BR):guia de uso, ...
Romanian:instrucțiuni de utilizare, ghid de utilizare, ...
Swedish:bruksanvisning, användarguide, ...
Thai:คู่มือการใช้งาน, คู่มือใช้งาน, ...
Turkish:kullanım kılavuzu, ...
Vietnamese:hướng dẫn sử dụng, sổ tay hướng dẫn, ...

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