Consumption
noun
The act of using, eating, or drinking something.
The car has a very low fuel consumption.
Often appears as...
- fuel consumption
- electricity consumption
noun
The act of buying goods or services.
There has been a rise in the consumption of fast food.
Often appears as...
- consumption patterns
- consumption rates
noun
An old name for a disease that makes you thinner, lose strength, and cough a lot.
In the 19th century, many people died of consumption.
Often appears as...
- die of consumption
- suffer from consumption
Usage tips
Disapproving
Historical
noun
The act of wasting something such as time or money.
The project resulted in the consumption of most of our budget.
Often appears as...
- unnecessary consumption
- high consumption
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Disapproving
noun
The act of using, eating, or drinking something.
The car has a very low fuel consumption.
Often appears as...
- fuel consumption
- electricity consumption
noun
The act of buying goods or services.
There has been a rise in the consumption of fast food.
Often appears as...
- consumption patterns
- consumption rates
noun
An old name for a disease that makes you thinner, lose strength, and cough a lot.
In the 19th century, many people died of consumption.
Often appears as...
- die of consumption
- suffer from consumption
Usage tips
Disapproving
Historical
noun
The act of wasting something such as time or money.
The project resulted in the consumption of most of our budget.
Often appears as...
- unnecessary consumption
- high consumption
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Resource Efficiency
Refers to smart use of resources to reduce waste and costs.
Our company aims to improve energy consumption.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
While often associated with usage, it doesn't imply overuse or waste.
This light bulb's consumption is exceptionally low.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal to Global
Can describe use on a personal level or by larger entities like countries.
Global oil consumption increases every year.
Pro Tip 1/3Resource Efficiency
Refers to smart use of resources to reduce waste and costs.
Our company aims to improve energy consumption.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
While often associated with usage, it doesn't imply overuse or waste.
This light bulb's consumption is exceptionally low.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal to Global
Can describe use on a personal level or by larger entities like countries.
Global oil consumption increases every year.
Pro Tip 1/3Resource Efficiency
Refers to smart use of resources to reduce waste and costs.
Our company aims to improve energy consumption.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
While often associated with usage, it doesn't imply overuse or waste.
This light bulb's consumption is exceptionally low.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal to Global
Can describe use on a personal level or by larger entities like countries.
Global oil consumption increases every year.
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Rachel Botsman: The case...
have actually gathered thousands of examples from all around the world of collaborative consumption. And although they vary enormously in scale, maturity and purpose, when we dived into them, we realized that they could actually be organized into three clear systems. The first is redistribution markets.
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The wildly complex...
Whatever you call them, these rubber-soled, casual shoes are worn by billions of people around the world. Originally invented in the late 19th century, these simple canvas and rubber creations have changed a lot since they first hit the pavement. Today, sneaker consumption is at an all-time high.
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David Mackay: A reality...
Namely, we could reduce demand, and that means reducing population -- I'm not sure how to do that -- or reducing per capita consumption. So let's talk about three more big levers that could really help on the consumption side. First, transport. Here are the physics principles
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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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Is there a limit to...
Anything we do in the future will require energy, so Kardashev's scale classifies potential civilizations, whether alien civilizations out there in the universe or our own, into three levels based on energy consumption. The tiny amount of energy we currently consume
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When is water safe to...
whether from a tap or otherwise, is drinkable? Firstly, too much turbidity, trace organic compounds, or high-density heavy metals like arsenic, chromium, or lead, mean that the water is unsuitable for consumption. A lot of contaminants, like lead or arsenic,
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The three rules of...
shift consumer demand to healthier consumption now everybody can see themselves in that question if I'm buy or sell food oh did you say consumer demand tell me more if I'm a health advocate oh did you say healthier consumption how can I help let's think
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Jonathan Foley: The...
probably nine and a half before we're done. More importantly, changing diets. As the world becomes wealthier as well as more populous, we're seeing increases in dietary consumption of meat, which take a lot more resources than a vegetarian diet does.
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What causes bad breath?...
due to dental problems, nasal conditions, or rarer ailments, such as liver disease and uncontrolled diabetes. Behaviors like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption also have a very recognizable odor. Regardless of cause,
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Xiaolin Zheng: Solar...
You can see our energy consumption is increasing as we want to preserve our lifestyle and people from developing countries are looking for better life quality. If we continue to rely on fossil fuels,
Video examples
Rachel Botsman: The case...
have actually gathered thousands of examples from all around the world of collaborative consumption. And although they vary enormously in scale, maturity and purpose, when we dived into them, we realized that they could actually be organized into three clear systems. The first is redistribution markets.
Video examples
The wildly complex...
Whatever you call them, these rubber-soled, casual shoes are worn by billions of people around the world. Originally invented in the late 19th century, these simple canvas and rubber creations have changed a lot since they first hit the pavement. Today, sneaker consumption is at an all-time high.
Video examples
David Mackay: A reality...
Namely, we could reduce demand, and that means reducing population -- I'm not sure how to do that -- or reducing per capita consumption. So let's talk about three more big levers that could really help on the consumption side. First, transport. Here are the physics principles
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
Is there a limit to...
Anything we do in the future will require energy, so Kardashev's scale classifies potential civilizations, whether alien civilizations out there in the universe or our own, into three levels based on energy consumption. The tiny amount of energy we currently consume
Video examples
When is water safe to...
whether from a tap or otherwise, is drinkable? Firstly, too much turbidity, trace organic compounds, or high-density heavy metals like arsenic, chromium, or lead, mean that the water is unsuitable for consumption. A lot of contaminants, like lead or arsenic,
Video examples
The three rules of...
shift consumer demand to healthier consumption now everybody can see themselves in that question if I'm buy or sell food oh did you say consumer demand tell me more if I'm a health advocate oh did you say healthier consumption how can I help let's think
Video examples
Jonathan Foley: The...
probably nine and a half before we're done. More importantly, changing diets. As the world becomes wealthier as well as more populous, we're seeing increases in dietary consumption of meat, which take a lot more resources than a vegetarian diet does.
Video examples
What causes bad breath?...
due to dental problems, nasal conditions, or rarer ailments, such as liver disease and uncontrolled diabetes. Behaviors like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption also have a very recognizable odor. Regardless of cause,
Video examples
Xiaolin Zheng: Solar...
You can see our energy consumption is increasing as we want to preserve our lifestyle and people from developing countries are looking for better life quality. If we continue to rely on fossil fuels,
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Quote examples
Paul Hawken
American Environmentalist
Really, the proper study of economics is fulfilment, not consumption... It doesn't even matter if it's a green product or a green house... It's still consumption. What matters in this world is the fulfilment of people's needs and the fulfilment of their aspirations.
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Thomas Jefferson
American President
Books constitute capital. A library book lasts as long as a house, for hundreds of years. It is not, then, an article of mere consumption but fairly of capital, and often in the case of professional men, setting out in life, it is their only capital.
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Eugenio Montale
Italian Poet
Art is the production of objects for consumption, to be used and discarded while waiting for a new world in which man will have succeeded in freeing himself of everything, even of his own consciousness.
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John Sulston
British Scientist
The strong evidence is that we're running out of space. We're collectively affecting the world's climate. This is due to the still-growing human population and our increase in consumption.
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Sharan Burrow
Welsh Activist
If there are not jobs or adequate forms of social protection, there is not enough income to create the consumption base that drives demand and sustainable economic growth.
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Elon Musk
South African Businessman
Obviously Tesla is about helping solve the consumption of energy in a sustainable manner, but you need the production of energy in a sustainable manner.
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Josh Tillman
American Musician
People think the world of music is so great, and it's just not. It's so boring, the way music is conceived and then declawed for public consumption.
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Kehinde Wiley
American Artist
My paintings are very much about the consumption and production of blackness. And how blackness is marketed to the world.
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Raoul Vaneigem
Belgian Philosopher
Daily life is governed by an economic system in which the production and consumption of insults tends to balance out.
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Paula Patton
American Actress
You can't care what anybody else thinks - even though your life is out there maybe for a bit of public consumption.
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Paul Hawken
American Environmentalist
Really, the proper study of economics is fulfilment, not consumption... It doesn't even matter if it's a green product or a green house... It's still consumption. What matters in this world is the fulfilment of people's needs and the fulfilment of their aspirations.
Quote examples
Thomas Jefferson
American President
Books constitute capital. A library book lasts as long as a house, for hundreds of years. It is not, then, an article of mere consumption but fairly of capital, and often in the case of professional men, setting out in life, it is their only capital.
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Eugenio Montale
Italian Poet
Art is the production of objects for consumption, to be used and discarded while waiting for a new world in which man will have succeeded in freeing himself of everything, even of his own consciousness.
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John Sulston
British Scientist
The strong evidence is that we're running out of space. We're collectively affecting the world's climate. This is due to the still-growing human population and our increase in consumption.
Quote examples
Sharan Burrow
Welsh Activist
If there are not jobs or adequate forms of social protection, there is not enough income to create the consumption base that drives demand and sustainable economic growth.
Quote examples
Elon Musk
South African Businessman
Obviously Tesla is about helping solve the consumption of energy in a sustainable manner, but you need the production of energy in a sustainable manner.
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Josh Tillman
American Musician
People think the world of music is so great, and it's just not. It's so boring, the way music is conceived and then declawed for public consumption.
Quote examples
Kehinde Wiley
American Artist
My paintings are very much about the consumption and production of blackness. And how blackness is marketed to the world.
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Raoul Vaneigem
Belgian Philosopher
Daily life is governed by an economic system in which the production and consumption of insults tends to balance out.
Quote examples
Paula Patton
American Actress
You can't care what anybody else thinks - even though your life is out there maybe for a bit of public consumption.
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