1. plural of consumption; the act or process of consuming or using up something, especially food, fuel, or resources
2. plural of consumption; the amount of something consumed or used
3. plural of consumption; a wasting disease, especially tuberculosis (archaic medical term)
Usage: archaic; medical

Examples

• The factory reduced its energy consumptions by installing solar panels.
• Water consumptions in the city have increased significantly over the past decade.
• Different countries have vastly different consumptions of meat and dairy products.
• The report analyzed fuel consumptions across all transportation sectors.
• Household consumptions of plastic have become a major environmental concern.
• In the 19th century, consumptions was a common cause of death among young people.