con
sump
tion
Plural
consumptions
1
the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials
- The rapid consumption of fuel raised concerns about sustainability.
- The consumption of electricity increased during the summer months.
- Excessive consumption of resources leads to environmental damage.
- The company tracked consumption of raw materials in production.
- Daily consumption of packaged goods has risen steadily.
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2
the process of taking in food or drink through the mouth
- Proper consumption of vegetables is essential for a balanced diet.
- The patient's daily consumption of water was carefully monitored.
- Consumption of sugary snacks should be limited for dental health.
- Athletes adjust their consumption of protein to build muscle.
- The doctor advised gradual consumption of solid foods after surgery.
3
the use of goods or services in an economy to satisfy wants or support production
- National consumption of electricity peaks during heat waves.
- Global consumption of plastics has provoked calls for better recycling.
- Motor fuel consumption fell when more commuters chose public transit.
- Household consumption of meat dropped as more people turned vegetarian.
- The report analyzed industrial consumption of water in manufacturing.
4
a disease of the lungs, historically known as tuberculosis
- In the 19th century, consumption was the leading cause of death in Europe.
- She worried a persistent cough and weight loss might indicate consumption.
- Sanatoriums were built to give consumption patients fresh air and rest.
- Writers of the Romantic era often used consumption as a metaphor for fragile beauty.
- His portrait shows the thin, pale features typical of consumption.