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use vs consumption of materials

consumption of materials vs use

use and consumption of materials both are nouns.

use is a verb but consumption of materials is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
consumption of materials Yes No No No
As nouns, consumption of materials is a hyponym of use; that is, consumption of materials is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:
  • use: (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
  • consumption of materials: 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.
Other hyponyms of use include conspicuous consumption, material intensity.
use (noun) consumption of materials (noun)
the act of using 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.
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
what something is used for
a particular service
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
use (verb) consumption of materials (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
take or consume (regularly or habitually)
use up (resources or materials)
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
avail oneself to
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
Difference between use and consumption of materials

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