Theory and Usage

Theory

Theory noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.

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Usage and theory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Usage" instead a noun "Theory".

Usage noun - The act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose.

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Theory and usage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Theory" instead a noun "Usage".

good	good theory	good usage
particular	particular theory	particular usage
better	better theory	better usage
similar	similar theory	similar usage
Other adjectives: common, current, original, correct, proper, single, prominent, popular, actual, main, interesting, early, general, military, last, latter, different, previous, modern.

In theory, somewhat limited in usage compared to other forcefielders, since she can only produce Mint Protection and Mint Shield around herself rather than just anywhere.

Source: Barrier Warrior
Which is odd, given that Rein Eins' usage of spells like Bloody Dagger show that Hayate should, at least in theory, be able to fight at the anti-personnel level.

Source: Does Not Know His Own Strength
There is still possibility for this theory, as studies on crocodilian scutes show they have usage for thermoregulartory purposes.

Source: Useful Notes / Stock Dinosaurs (True Dinosaurs)

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