Definition of CONSUMPTION (original) (raw)
1
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
Examples of consumption in a Sentence
The jet's high fuel consumption makes it expensive to operate.
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 26 Sep. 2024 As economies recover from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, oil consumption has rebounded, particularly in rapidly growing regions like Asia. —Robert Rapier, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 Similarly, to delta-8 THC products, delta-9 products are not FDA-approved or regulated, despite being legal for consumption. —Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 25 Sep. 2024 However, the timing of carb consumption can affect energy levels, weight management, and athletic performance. —Roxana Ehsani, Health, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for consumption 
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English consumpcioun, from Latin consumption-, consumptio, from consumere — see consume
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of consumption was in the 14th century
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“Consumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumption. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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