consumption
noun
con·sump·tion
kən-ˈsəm(p)-shən 
1
a
: the act or process of consuming
consumption of food
consumption of resources
b
: use by or exposure to a particular group or audience
The document was not intended for public consumption.
2
: use of something
the jet's high consumption of fuel
the consumption of electricity
3
a
b
: a progressive wasting away of the body especially from pulmonary tuberculosis
Examples of consumption in a Sentence
The jet's high fuel consumption makes it expensive to operate.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
That said, the studies thus far are mostly preliminary and haven’t examined regular clove water consumption.
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In addition to the decline in alcohol consumption in America, international exports of American spirits are decreasing, too.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
That said, the studies thus far are mostly preliminary and haven’t examined regular clove water consumption.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
In addition to the decline in alcohol consumption in America, international exports of American spirits are decreasing, too.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
With companies feeling the squeeze of high rates and weaker consumption, Russian data show unpaid wages nearly tripled in October from a year ago to more than $27 million, with the Post adding that furloughs and shorter workweeks are also becoming more common.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Consumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumption. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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consumption
noun
con·sump·tion
kən-ˈsəm(p)-shən
1
a
: the act or process of consuming
b
: the amount consumed
2
a
: a gradual and continuous wasting away of the body especially from tuberculosis of the lungs
b
Medical Definition
consumption
noun
con·sump·tion
kən-ˈsəm(p)-shən
1
: a progressive wasting away of the body especially from pulmonary tuberculosis
2
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