Hypernym

noun

the ability and desire to purchase goods and services

Domain_of_synset_-_TOPIC

economics 1

noun

the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management

use of goods and services 1

noundomain: natural proc.

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

Examples

1.the consumption of energy has increased steadily

Synonyms

consumption 3
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
economic consumption 1
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
usance 2
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
use 4
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

Hyponym

conspicuous consumption 1

noun

buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth

material intensity 1

noun

the expenditure in specific terms (per unit of production) of material resources (basic and auxiliary materials, fuel, energy, and depreciation of fixed assets) needed for production.

intermediate consumption 1

noun

an accounting flow which consists of the total monetary value of goods and services consumed or used up as inputs in production by enterprises, including raw materials, services and various other operating expenses.

Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC

economics 1

noun

the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management