Latvian

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Etymology

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From lietot +‎ -ums.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [liɛtːɔjːums]
  • Hyphenation: lie‧to‧jums

Noun

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lietojums m (1st declension)

  1. usage (the result of an action resulting from a purposeful handling of a material, object, in such a way as to gain benefit)
  2. cognition (the result of a purposeful involvement in one's mental activity, creativity, and language as well)
  3. (computing) data processing (use of a computer for special purposes, e.g., drawing up payrolls, keeping inventory, booking airline tickets, etc.)
  4. usufruct (in civil law, the use of the valid properties of the thing, its consumption, obtaining income and fruits)

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