Consumable: meaning, definitions and examples

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consumable

[ kənˈsjuːməbəl ]

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product usage

Capable of being consumed, used up, or exhausted.

Synonyms

depletable, expendable, usable

Examples of usage

The company offers a range of consumable products such as paper, ink cartridges, and cleaning supplies.
Consumable goods like food and beverages are always in demand.
It is important to keep track of consumable items to ensure they are replenished on time.

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business

An item that is intended to be used up or expended, such as food, fuel, or office supplies.

Synonyms

materials, provisions, supplies

Examples of usage

The budget for consumables in the office has been increased this year.
The restaurant manager ordered more consumables to meet the high demand during the holiday season.

Translations

Translations of the word "consumable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consumível

🇮🇳 उपभोज्य

🇩🇪 verbrauchbar

🇮🇩 dapat dikonsumsi

🇺🇦 споживний

🇵🇱 konsumpcyjny

🇯🇵 消費可能な (しょうひかのうな)

🇫🇷 consommable

🇪🇸 consumible

🇹🇷 tüketilebilir

🇰🇷 소모품

🇸🇦 قابل للاستهلاك

🇨🇿 spotřební

🇸🇰 spotrebný

🇨🇳 可消耗的 (kě xiāohào de)

🇸🇮 potrošni

🇮🇸 neysluvara

🇰🇿 тұтынуға жарамды

🇬🇪 მოხმარებადი

🇦🇿 istehlak edilə bilən

🇲🇽 consumible

Word origin

The word 'consumable' originated from the verb 'consume,' which comes from the Latin word 'consumere,' meaning 'to use up.' The term 'consumable' started to be used in the English language in the mid-19th century, primarily in the context of products that are intended to be used up or expended. Over time, it has become a common term in various industries, especially in business and manufacturing.