con·sump·tion 
/kənˈsʌmpʃən/ noun
/kənˈsʌmpʃən/ noun [noncount] 1 : the act of eating or drinking something
▪ alcohol/milk/chocolate consumption = the consumption of alcohol/milk/chocolate ▪ Farms in the area grow food mostly for local consumption. [=they sell most of the food they grow to people who live nearby] ▪ This food is not fit for human consumption. [=not fit to be eaten by people] ▪ The doctor recommended that she reduce her consumption of sugar. [=that she eat less sugar] 2 : the use of something (such as fuel)
▪ electricity/gas consumption = the consumption of electricity/gas ▪ The jet's high fuel consumption makes it expensive to operate. 3 : use by a particular group of people
▪ The governor said that the report was not for public consumption. [=it was not meant to be seen by the general public; it was intended only for a few people] 4 : the act of buying things
▪ Rates of consumption typically rise as income increases. — see also conspicuous consumption 5 old-fashioned : tuberculosis
▪ He died of consumption.
▪ alcohol/milk/chocolate consumption = the consumption of alcohol/milk/chocolate ▪ Farms in the area grow food mostly for local consumption. [=they sell most of the food they grow to people who live nearby] ▪ This food is not fit for human consumption. [=not fit to be eaten by people] ▪ The doctor recommended that she reduce her consumption of sugar. [=that she eat less sugar]
▪ electricity/gas consumption = the consumption of electricity/gas ▪ The jet's high fuel consumption makes it expensive to operate.
▪ The governor said that the report was not for public consumption. [=it was not meant to be seen by the general public; it was intended only for a few people]
▪ Rates of consumption typically rise as income increases. — see also conspicuous consumption
▪ He died of consumption.
