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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In terms of consumption behavior, this means that our evaluations of prices or value often hinge on others in close proximity.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The rise in Asian American consumption across various forms of media is a signal to advertisers and marketers that this is a key demographic to cater to, according to the Nielsen report.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
In 2023, a group of House Republicans attempted to pass a measure that would have eliminated most federal taxes with a national sales tax, a form of consumption tax.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Fossil fuel consumption has dramatically increased since 1950, as the world’s economies have grown.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The rise in Asian American consumption across various forms of media is a signal to advertisers and marketers that this is a key demographic to cater to, according to the Nielsen report.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
In 2023, a group of House Republicans attempted to pass a measure that would have eliminated most federal taxes with a national sales tax, a form of consumption tax.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Fossil fuel consumption has dramatically increased since 1950, as the world’s economies have grown.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Consumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumption. Accessed 1 May. 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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