Consumer
noun
A person who buys goods or services for their own use.
The store has a sale every month to attract more consumers.
Often appears as...
- consumer behavior
- consumer demand
noun
An organism that feeds on plants or other animals for energy.
In the food chain, a lion is a consumer because it eats other animals.
Often appears as...
- primary consumer
- secondary consumer
Usage tips
Neutral
Academic
noun
A person or organization using a service or commodity.
Internet service providers have a duty to protect the privacy of their consumers.
Often appears as...
- consumer rights
- consumer protection
noun
A person who makes use of a natural resource.
As the largest consumer of water, the agriculture sector is under pressure to reduce its usage.
Often appears as...
- consumer of energy
- consumer of resources
noun
A person who buys goods or services for their own use.
The store has a sale every month to attract more consumers.
Often appears as...
- consumer behavior
- consumer demand
noun
An organism that feeds on plants or other animals for energy.
In the food chain, a lion is a consumer because it eats other animals.
Often appears as...
- primary consumer
- secondary consumer
Usage tips
Neutral
Academic
noun
A person or organization using a service or commodity.
Internet service providers have a duty to protect the privacy of their consumers.
Often appears as...
- consumer rights
- consumer protection
noun
A person who makes use of a natural resource.
As the largest consumer of water, the agriculture sector is under pressure to reduce its usage.
Often appears as...
- consumer of energy
- consumer of resources
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Individual Perspective
Focuses on personal consumption, not commercial use.
As a consumer, I care about product quality.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Buying
Using services without purchase, like a library, still makes one a consumer.
She's a consumer of free online courses.
Pro Tip 1/2Individual Perspective
Focuses on personal consumption, not commercial use.
As a consumer, I care about product quality.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Buying
Using services without purchase, like a library, still makes one a consumer.
She's a consumer of free online courses.
Pro Tip 1/2Individual Perspective
Focuses on personal consumption, not commercial use.
As a consumer, I care about product quality.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Buying
Using services without purchase, like a library, still makes one a consumer.
She's a consumer of free online courses.
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What gives a dollar bill...
and a decrease in consumer spending would reduce business profits, leading to more unemployment and a further decrease in spending, causing the economy to keep shrinking. So most economists believe that while too much of either is dangerous, a small, consistent amount of inflation is necessary to encourage economic growth.
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How does your body...
but the speed of the process and the amount of medicine that makes it into your blood stream varies based on drug, person, and how it gets into the body. The dosing instructions on medicine labels can help, but they're averages based on a sample population that doesn't represent every consumer.
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The science of milk -...
and has a similar fat content to human milk. In their natural environment, mammals secrete milk on call for immediate consumption by their young. But with the demands of thirsty consumers, the dairy industry has enlisted methods to step up production, enhance shelf life,
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Upgrading management...
trackers to help us achieve our fitness goals or in my case gently nudging me to eat less move more sleep and smile and our research for the dakota company we were encouraged to see a whole new wave of innovation companies taking inspiration from the consumer landscape
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China: Consumerism and...
world's biggest consumers of luxury goods but it seems that even many of those who have obtained at least a degree of material wealth want more meaning in their lives than just the chance to go shopping tens of millions are turning to religious states near the
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Are food preservatives...
Nevertheless, some consumers and companies are trying to find alternatives. Packaging tricks, like reducing the oxygen around the food can help, but without some kind of chemical assistance, there are very few foods that can stay shelf stable for long.
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Global Warming 101 PIPE...
learned about global warming many organizations advocate cutting greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the impact of global warming consumers can help by saving energy around the house switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs and driving
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
because it's scientifically meaningless. I feel it's very important to talk about a specific crop and a specific product, and think about the needs of the consumer. So part of what's happening here is that there's a mental model
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Will the ocean ever run...
to help ecosystems restore themselves. There's also a role for consumer awareness and boycotts to reduce wasteful practices, like shark finning, and push fishing industries towards more sustainable practices.
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Why are there so many...
This huge diversity exists largely because of humanity's efforts to bear new fruit. Fruit breeding is a way to fulfill the expectations of farmers and consumers who seek specific qualities in an apple.
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What gives a dollar bill...
and a decrease in consumer spending would reduce business profits, leading to more unemployment and a further decrease in spending, causing the economy to keep shrinking. So most economists believe that while too much of either is dangerous, a small, consistent amount of inflation is necessary to encourage economic growth.
Video examples
How does your body...
but the speed of the process and the amount of medicine that makes it into your blood stream varies based on drug, person, and how it gets into the body. The dosing instructions on medicine labels can help, but they're averages based on a sample population that doesn't represent every consumer.
Video examples
The science of milk -...
and has a similar fat content to human milk. In their natural environment, mammals secrete milk on call for immediate consumption by their young. But with the demands of thirsty consumers, the dairy industry has enlisted methods to step up production, enhance shelf life,
Video examples
Upgrading management...
trackers to help us achieve our fitness goals or in my case gently nudging me to eat less move more sleep and smile and our research for the dakota company we were encouraged to see a whole new wave of innovation companies taking inspiration from the consumer landscape
Video examples
China: Consumerism and...
world's biggest consumers of luxury goods but it seems that even many of those who have obtained at least a degree of material wealth want more meaning in their lives than just the chance to go shopping tens of millions are turning to religious states near the
Video examples
Are food preservatives...
Nevertheless, some consumers and companies are trying to find alternatives. Packaging tricks, like reducing the oxygen around the food can help, but without some kind of chemical assistance, there are very few foods that can stay shelf stable for long.
Video examples
Global Warming 101 PIPE...
learned about global warming many organizations advocate cutting greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the impact of global warming consumers can help by saving energy around the house switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs and driving
Video examples
Pamela Ronald: The case...
because it's scientifically meaningless. I feel it's very important to talk about a specific crop and a specific product, and think about the needs of the consumer. So part of what's happening here is that there's a mental model
Video examples
Will the ocean ever run...
to help ecosystems restore themselves. There's also a role for consumer awareness and boycotts to reduce wasteful practices, like shark finning, and push fishing industries towards more sustainable practices.
Video examples
Why are there so many...
This huge diversity exists largely because of humanity's efforts to bear new fruit. Fruit breeding is a way to fulfill the expectations of farmers and consumers who seek specific qualities in an apple.
Example 1 of 10
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Heather Brooke
American Journalist
People are used to getting a lot of information quickly, and they're used to being quite empowered as consumers, and they go to governments expecting a similar treatment; they want to find data and they want to influence events quickly, and yet they come into this brick wall.
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Fabrizio Moreira
Ecuadorian Politician
On the consumer level, the products developed by entrepreneurs help to provide more and better options that make life easier and more enjoyable in the everyday lives of the public.
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Yvonne Orji
Nigerian Actress
It's great for people to give out of the kindness of their hearts, but because we're in a consumerist society, it's also great to have the opportunity to give and get.
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Hal Stratton
American Lawyer
Companies need to understand that the quicker they report product safety problems to CPSC, the quicker we can take action together and protect consumers from injuries.
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Frank Abagnale
American Celebrity
You have to be smarter and a wiser businessperson and consumer. You have to learn to protect yourself through education.
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David Milne
Businessman
Clearly, Japan is a most important market for digital consumer products.
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John Quelch
American Educator
Consumers around the world are excited to share common experiences.
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Mary Dillon
American Businesswoman
There's no more important consumer product today than a cell phone.
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Kenneth Cole
American Designer
We are trying to speak to the consumer by their lifestyle.
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Jeb Hensarling
American Politician
I want to protect consumers from their government.
Quote examples
Heather Brooke
American Journalist
People are used to getting a lot of information quickly, and they're used to being quite empowered as consumers, and they go to governments expecting a similar treatment; they want to find data and they want to influence events quickly, and yet they come into this brick wall.
Quote examples
Fabrizio Moreira
Ecuadorian Politician
On the consumer level, the products developed by entrepreneurs help to provide more and better options that make life easier and more enjoyable in the everyday lives of the public.
Quote examples
Yvonne Orji
Nigerian Actress
It's great for people to give out of the kindness of their hearts, but because we're in a consumerist society, it's also great to have the opportunity to give and get.
Quote examples
Hal Stratton
American Lawyer
Companies need to understand that the quicker they report product safety problems to CPSC, the quicker we can take action together and protect consumers from injuries.
Quote examples
Frank Abagnale
American Celebrity
You have to be smarter and a wiser businessperson and consumer. You have to learn to protect yourself through education.
Quote examples
David Milne
Businessman
Clearly, Japan is a most important market for digital consumer products.
Quote examples
John Quelch
American Educator
Consumers around the world are excited to share common experiences.
Quote examples
Mary Dillon
American Businesswoman
There's no more important consumer product today than a cell phone.
Quote examples
Kenneth Cole
American Designer
We are trying to speak to the consumer by their lifestyle.
Quote examples
Jeb Hensarling
American Politician
I want to protect consumers from their government.
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