USANCE
Scrabble letter values: U1S1A1N1C3E1 = 8
Definition
- noun the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange).
- noun (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing. — synonyms: consumption, economic_consumption, use, use_of_goods_and_services
- noun accepted or habitual practice. — synonyms: custom, usage
Examples
- “the consumption of energy has increased steadily”