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consumption
[ kuhn-suhmp-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of consuming, as by use, decay, or destruction.
Synonyms: , ,
- the amount consumed:
the high consumption of gasoline.
- Economics. the using up of goods and services having an exchangeable value.
- Pathology.
- Older Use. tuberculosis of the lungs.
- progressive wasting of the body.
consumption
/ əˈʌʃə /
noun
- the act of consuming or the state of being consumed, esp by eating, burning, etc
- economics expenditure on goods and services for final personal use
- the quantity consumed
- pathol a condition characterized by a wasting away of the tissues of the body, esp as seen in tuberculosis of the lungs
Other Word Forms
- ԴDzcDz·ܳtDz noun
- v·Dz·ܳtDz noun
- cDz·ܳtDz noun
- -Dz·ܳtDz noun
- ܲd·Dz·ܳtDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of consumption1
Word History and Origins
Origin of consumption1
Example Sentences
Sir Tony Blair has called for a major rethink of net zero policies, arguing that limiting energy consumption and fossil fuel production is "doomed to fail".
The exemption for milk-based drinks was included because of concerns about calcium consumption, particularly among children.
"The effect of tariffs announced on April 2 and associated uncertainty offset the expected strengthening of private consumption with above-inflation wage growth boosting household disposable income," its World Economic Outlook report said.
Judge Alan Conrad KC heard it would be the prosecution's case that Rehman's driving was adversely affected by his consumption of controlled drugs.
He was mocked by boxing followers when the WBC concluded the failed tests might have been caused by a "highly elevated consumption" of eggs.
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