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consumption

noun

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Meaning

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the using up of a resource

Example Sentence

Global water consumption has doubled in the last 50 years due to population growth and intensive farming.

Usage Note

Use when discussing economics, environmental studies, or daily habits to quantify how much of a resource is being used.
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