consumption
Translation
consumption, use, intake
Examples
The country's energy consumption is high.
The country's energy consumption is high.
This food is not for human consumption.
This food is not for human consumption.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the action of using up a resource The country's energy consumption is high.
((noun)) the action of eating or drinking something This food is not for human consumption.
Similar Words
Synonyms: use, utilization, intake, expenditure; Antonyms: production, conservation
Etymology
From Latin 'consumptionem', from 'consumere' (to use up, eat, waste). Formed from 'con-' (an intensive prefix) + 'sumere' (to take).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'to consume'. The '-tion' suffix indicates an action, so it's the 'act of consuming'.