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ஆங்கிலம்

consumption

gb/kənsˈʌmpʃən/ us/kənsˈʌmpʃən/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2600
பொருள்கள்
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பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 action
1

Use of goods or services

The act of using goods, services, or resources.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone]'s consumption of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consumption' with 'consumer', which is a person who buys goods or services, not the act itself.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
use (More general and less formal; can apply to any instance of putting something into service.) | utilization (More formal and technical, often used in business or engineering contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
production (Refers to the creation of goods or services, the opposite of using them.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
energy consumption |water consumption |fuel consumption |high consumption |reduce consumption
கருப்பொருள்கள்
economics |daily life |business |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Energy consumption has increased significantly over the last decade.
  • The government is trying to reduce water consumption during the drought.
  • Her daily coffee consumption is surprisingly high.
  • We need to track fuel consumption for each vehicle.
  • The report shows a rise in electricity consumption.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • My phone battery consumption is very high.
  • We must lower our water consumption.
  • Fuel consumption is higher in winter.
  • They want to cut energy consumption.
  • The city tracks power consumption every month.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 action
2

Eating or drinking something

When someone eats or drinks something.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone]'s consumption of [food/drink]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'eat' or 'drink' instead of 'consumption' in formal writing, where 'consumption' is more appropriate.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
intake (Common in health and nutrition contexts; refers to the amount consumed.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
abstinence (The act of not consuming certain foods or drinks, especially alcohol.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
alcohol consumption |meat consumption |sugar consumption |moderate consumption
கருப்பொருள்கள்
food |health |food_drink
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Alcohol consumption is prohibited for people under 21 in the US.
  • Moderate sugar consumption is recommended for good health.
  • The doctor advised him to reduce his meat consumption.
  • High salt consumption can lead to health problems.
  • Fruit and vegetable consumption has increased in recent years.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • My coffee consumption is too high.
  • Alcohol consumption is not allowed here.
  • He reduced his sugar consumption.
  • Meat consumption is falling in some countries.
  • Too much salt consumption is bad.
பெயர்ச்சொல் technical B2 quantity
3

Amount of fuel or energy used

How much fuel, power, or energy a machine uses.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [machine]'s [fuel/energy] consumption
இணைச்சொற்கள்
expenditure (Formal; can be used for resources like energy but also for money.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
generation (In energy contexts, refers to producing energy rather than using it.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
fuel consumption rate |low energy consumption |measure fuel consumption
கருப்பொருள்கள்
technology |transportation |energy |science
உதாரணங்கள்
  • This car has low fuel consumption compared to others in its class.
  • We need to monitor electricity consumption in the factory.
  • The engine's fuel consumption increases at higher speeds.
  • Reducing energy consumption is a key goal for the company.
  • Solar panels help reduce household power consumption.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • This car has low fuel consumption.
  • We check the power consumption every month.
  • The machine's fuel consumption is too high.
  • Low energy consumption saves money.
  • They measure gas consumption carefully.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 action
4

Buying and using goods in economy

When people buy and use things as part of the economy.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
demand (Refers specifically to the desire or need for goods and services, which drives consumption.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
saving (Keeping money instead of spending it on goods and services.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
consumer consumption |domestic consumption |private consumption
கருப்பொருள்கள்
economics |business |finance
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Domestic consumption has slowed due to economic uncertainty.
  • Private consumption accounts for a large part of GDP.
  • The government encourages local production and consumption.
  • Rising incomes have led to increased consumer consumption.
  • Exports fell while domestic consumption grew.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Domestic consumption is growing fast.
  • Private consumption is important for the economy.
  • Consumption affects the GDP.
  • People's spending habits change total consumption.
  • Consumption grew last year.
பெயர்ச்சொல் literary C1 entity
5

Old term for tuberculosis disease

An old word for tuberculosis, a serious lung disease that makes people very weak and thin.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
tuberculosis (Modern medical term for the disease formerly called 'consumption'.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
die of consumption |suffer from consumption
கருப்பொருள்கள்
medicine |history |health
உதாரணங்கள்
  • In the 19th century, many people died from consumption.
  • Consumption was once a leading cause of death in Europe.
  • Her pale face made them fear she had contracted consumption.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Long ago, many died from consumption.
  • Consumption is now called tuberculosis.
  • He got sick with consumption in old times.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
consumption
IPA
GB/kənsˈʌmpʃən/
US/kənsˈʌmpʃən/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
con - sump - tion (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sump)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: consumption
  • Plural: consumption, consumptions
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
consumptions noun
Core family
consume verb B1 consumer noun B1
Related words
consumable adjective consumerism noun C1 consumerist adjective
Negative and opposite forms
non-consumable adjective
Advanced or less common
overconsumption noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

for public consumption

1
/fɚ pˈʌblɪk kənsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase

Intended for general public viewing or knowledge

Made for everyone to see or know, not private.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The politician's remarks were clearly meant for public consumption.
  • This version of the report is for public consumption; the full one remains confidential.

fuel consumption

1
/fjˈul kənsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase technical

Amount of fuel used by machine/vehicle

How much fuel a car, plane, or machine uses over time or distance.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Fuel consumption increases when you drive fast.
  • Hybrid cars have lower fuel consumption than traditional cars.

mass consumption

1
/mˈæs kənsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase

Large-scale use of goods by many people

When many people use a product or service.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Television became popular with the arrival of mass consumption in the 20th century.
  • Fast fashion relies on mass consumption to stay profitable.
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