Consumption: meaning, definitions and examples

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consumption

[ kənˈsʌmpʃən ]

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economic

The action or fact of consuming resources. This can refer to the using up of goods and services, or the eating or drinking of something.

Synonyms

expenditure, usage, utilization

Examples of usage

High levels of consumption are often seen as a sign of a healthy economy.
Increasing consumption of fossil fuels is a major contributor to climate change.

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health

The process of taking food, drink, or other substances into the body.

Synonyms

absorption, ingestion, intake

Examples of usage

Excessive consumption of sugar can lead to health problems like diabetes and obesity.
Moderate alcohol consumption can have some health benefits.

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statistics

The using up of a resource.

Synonyms

expenditure, usage, utilization

Examples of usage

The consumption of electricity in the summer months is higher due to increased use of air conditioning.
Per capita consumption of meat has been steadily increasing over the past decade.

Translations

Translations of the word "consumption" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consumo

🇮🇳 उपभोग

🇩🇪 Verbrauch

🇮🇩 konsumsi

🇺🇦 споживання

🇵🇱 konsumpcja

🇯🇵 消費

🇫🇷 consommation

🇪🇸 consumo

🇹🇷 tüketim

🇰🇷 소비

🇸🇦 استهلاك

🇨🇿 spotřeba

🇸🇰 spotreba

🇨🇳 消费

🇸🇮 poraba

🇮🇸 neysla

🇰🇿 тұтыну

🇬🇪 მოხმარება

🇦🇿 istehlak

🇲🇽 consumo

Word origin

The word 'consumption' has its origins in Latin, with the verb 'consumere' meaning 'to use up'. Over time, it evolved to include the idea of using up resources or goods. In the context of health, 'consumption' was historically used to refer to pulmonary tuberculosis, which was believed to consume the body from within. The modern usage of 'consumption' reflects our society's focus on the use of resources and the intake of food and drink.