economic consumption

Noun
  1. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing (synset 113472977)
    "the consumption of energy has increased steadily"
    referred to in: economic science, economics, political economy - the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
    is a type of: demand - the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
    subtypes: conspicuous consumption - buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth
    same as: consumption, usance, use, use of goods and services

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