What does consumption mean?

n. using up energy, food, or materials; the amount used; buying and using products; a serious lung disease

consumption

🇺🇸 /kənˈsʌmpʃn/ 🇬🇧 /kənˈsʌmpʃn/

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noun

using up energy, food, or materials; the amount used

The high consumption of electricity in summer increases our bills.

buying and using products

High consumption of goods drives economic growth in many countries.

a serious lung disease

In the past, consumption was a common and often fatal illness.

using up energy, food, or materials; the amount used; buying and using products; a serious lung disease

Plural consumptions