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consumption

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //kənˈsəmpʃən// UK //kənsˈʌmpʃən// con·sump·tion Archaic General-service Humorous

n. the act of using, eating, or drinking something. It can also describe how much of a resource, like electricity or fuel, is used up.

n. the act of using up a resource or the ingestion of food and drink. Often used in economic contexts to describe the purchase and use of goods and services.


SIMPLE

The car has a very high fuel consumption.

CONTEXTUAL

Doctors recommend reducing your daily salt consumption to improve your long-term heart health.

COMPLEX

The shift toward sustainable energy requires not only a change in production methods but also a significant reduction in the overall consumption of non-renewable resources by heavy industry.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English consumpcioun, from Old French consumpcion, from Latin cōnsūmptiō, from cōnsūmō + -tiō, from con- (“with, together”) + sūmō (“take; consume”). Equivalent to consume + -tion.

Usage

Typically uncountable when referring to the general act of using resources; can be used with 'of' to specify the substance being used.

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