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consumption
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. consumption
  2. 2. expenditure
  3. 3. Consumption (economics)
This noun and verb (する) means to consume or use up something, such as energy, food, money, or resources. It is a very common word seen in economics, daily life, and advertising, often paired with words like electricity or calories.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At the current rate of spending, will the budget actually last?

Sentence 2

Hey, where's the setting to reduce power consumption?

Sentence 3

If we use up the budget early, can we apply for more?

Sentence 4

On rainy days, I tend to rack up a higher electricity bill at home.

Sentence 5

That anger is just burning way too much of your energy, don't you think?