The consumption of fuel or natural resources is the amount of them that is used or the act of using them.
The laws have led to a reduction in fuel consumption in the U.S.
...a tax on the consumption of non-renewable energy resources. [+ of]
Synonyms: using up, use, loss, waste More Synonyms of consumption
2. uncountable noun
The consumption of food or drink is the act of eating or drinking something, or the amount that is eaten or drunk.
[formal]
Most of the wine was unfit for human consumption.
The average daily consumption of fruit and vegetables is around 200 grams. [+ of]
3. uncountable noun
Consumption is the act of buying and using things.
Recycling the waste from our increased consumption is better than burning it.
The consumption of goods is the ultimate aim of all economic endeavour.
4.
See for sb's consumption
5. uncountable noun
Consumption is the same as tuberculosis.
[old-fashioned]
6. See also conspicuous consumption
More Synonyms of consumption
consumption in British English
(kənˈsʌmpʃən)
noun
1.
the act of consuming or the state of being consumed, esp by eating, burning, etc
2. economics
expenditure on goods and services for final personal use
3.
the quantity consumed
4. pathology
a condition characterized by a wasting away of the tissues of the body, esp as seen in tuberculosis of the lungs
Word origin
C14: from Latin consumptiō a wasting, from consūmere to consume
consumption in American English
(kənˈsʌmpʃən)
noun
1.
a.
a consuming or being consumed
b. Economics
the using up of goods or services, either by consumers or in the production of other goods
c.
the amount consumed
2.
a.
a wasting away of the body
b.
a disease causing this; esp., formerly, tuberculosis of the lungs
Word origin
ME consumpcioun < OFr consomption < L consumptio < consumptus, pp. of consumere
COBUILD Collocations
consumption
average consumption
household consumption
human consumption
power consumption
total consumption
Examples of 'consumption' in a sentence
consumption
They expect these benefits to derive from reductions in energy consumption and cost savings in industry processes.
Computing (2010)
Moving a little more and increasing your energy consumption will contribute to weight loss too.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Previously people were allowed to collect up to 1.5kg for personal consumption.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Daily consumption ups exposure to acrylamide, upping your cancer risk.
The Sun (2017)
This can reduce energy consumption by up to 37 %.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
More activity in daylight hours would mean less fuel consumption in the dark ones, saving people money on electricity bills.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Personal consumption is the biggest component of national income.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
These are unsuitable for use in mobile devices because of their comparatively high cost and energy consumption.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The price of saving for future consumption expenditure is the current consumption expenditure you give up.
Miller, Roger LeRoy & Fishe, Raymond P. H. Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995)
Too much of our childhood is no longer considered fit for human consumption.
The Sun (2014)
Increasing its fuel consumption capacity helps us to lose unwanted pounds and inches.
Shreeve, Dr Caroline M Lower Your Blood Pressure in 4 Easy Stages (1989)
So we have seen how ill the average consumption of these can make one person feel.
Stewart, Dr Alan & Stewart, Maryon The Vitality Diet (1990)
Another way to reduce consumption is to use an energy monitor like the one pictured above.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Output will be fuelled by investment and personal consumption as well as strong real income growth.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Nearly half the firms it has advised have been making technologies that cut energy consumption.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
And one reason may be soaring fizzy drinks consumption.
The Sun (2012)
Only if it is for personal consumption.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
My view is that any effect would be far less than the benefits in reducing fossil fuel consumption.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But the genetic modification means the final product will have to undergo tests before being cleared for human consumption.
The Sun (2015)
So reducing sugar consumption and the use of stimulants is a vital part of the nutritional treatment of osteoarthritis.
Holford, Patrick The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988)
For example the current value of a variable like consumption expenditure will depend upon income in the previous time period.
Pass, Christopher, Lowes, Bryan Collins Dictionary of Economics (1993)
The diversity of products is getting wider and wider and the average consumption of protein is on the same path upwards.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This is roughly double the average daily consumption of fibre in the Western diet.
MacEoin, Beth Healthy By Nature (1994)
But proposed regulations may force people to take stock of their daily energy consumption and could make us think twice about our festive decor.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
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In other languages
consumption
British English: consumption NOUN
The consumption of fuel or natural resources is the amount of them that is used or the act of using them.
The laws have led to a reduction in fuel consumption.
American English: consumption
Brazilian Portuguese: consumo
Chinese: 消耗
European Spanish: consumo
French: consommation
German: Verbrauch
Italian: consumo
Japanese: 消費
Korean: 소비
European Portuguese: consumo
Latin American Spanish: consumo
All related terms of 'consumption'
consumption tax
a tax , as a sales tax, levied on consumer goods or services at the time of sale
energy consumption
the amount of energy used by individuals, companies, countries, etc
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption is the rate at which an engine uses fuel, expressed in units such as miles per gallon or liters per kilometer.
human consumption
The consumption of food or drink is the act of eating or drinking something, or the amount that is eaten or drunk.
power consumption
The consumption of fuel or natural resources is the amount of them that is used or the act of using them.
total consumption
The consumption of food or drink is the act of eating or drinking something, or the amount that is eaten or drunk.
alcohol consumption
the drinking of alcohol
average consumption
The consumption of food or drink is the act of eating or drinking something, or the amount that is eaten or drunk.
household consumption
The consumption of fuel or natural resources is the amount of them that is used or the act of using them.
conspicuous consumption
Conspicuous consumption means spending your money in such a way that other people can see how wealthy you are.
for sb's consumption
If you do or say something for a particular person's or group's consumption , you do or say it especially for them, although your private thoughts or plans may be very different.
refinery’s own consumption
Refinery's own consumption is the gas and fuel which is burnt to operate the units in a refinery and generate electricity and steam .
specific fuel consumption
Specific fuel consumption is the amount of fuel consumed by a vehicle for each unit of power output .
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