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private consumption
AmE: /ˈpɹaɪvət kənˈsʌmpʃən/
IPA
AmE: /ˈpɹaɪvət kənˈsʌmpʃən/•BrE: /ˈpɹaɪvət kənˈsʌmpʃən/•
Respelling
PRAHY‑vuht kuhn‑SUMP‑shuhn
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Definition of private consumption - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
businessTECHspending by households on goods and services for personal useTECH
  • Private consumption increased as households spent more on travel and entertainment.
2.
generaluse of something by individuals in a personal nonpublic setting
  • The imported tobacco was intended for private consumption, not for sale.
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Expressions with private

!private dickn.
private investigator or detective in informal contexts
The novel features a private dick solving mysteries.
!private eyen.
detective not part of the official police force
He hired a private eye to find evidence of the theft.
in privateadv.
done away from public view or knowledge
They discussed the matter in private.
private arean.
space restricted from public access
The private area is only for staff members.
!private partsn.
parts of the body usually covered by clothing
She felt embarrassed when her private parts were exposed.
private roadn.
road not open to the public
Only residents can use the private road.

Expressions with consumption

for public consumptionadj.
intended for the general public to see or use
The report was edited for public consumption.
food consumptionn.
use of food by eating to get energy or stay alive
Food consumption is higher during the winter months in cold regions.
consumption taxn.
tax charged on money spent buying or using goods and services
The government raised the consumption tax to increase public revenue.
household consumptionn.
total spending by families on goods and services for everyday living
Household consumption rose sharply after the government cut taxes.
unfit for human consumptionadj.
not safe or suitable for people to eat or drink
The water was declared unfit for human consumption.
unsafe for human consumptionadj.
not safe for people to eat or drink
This water is unsafe for human consumption.
consumption expendituren.
spending on goods and services used for daily living needs
Rising consumption expenditure boosted the country's economic growth.
gas consumptionn.
amount of fuel or natural gas used by something over time
The car's gas consumption increased after the engine problem appeared.
oil consumptionn.
amount of oil used by people, companies, or countries over time
Global oil consumption has risen steadily over the past decades.
public consumptionn.
state of being prepared for viewing or use by the general public
The report was edited for public consumption before being shared online.

Terms related to private consumption

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consumableconsumeconsumerconsumptiveprivacyprivatelyprivatizationprivatize

Examples of private consumption in a sentence

  • Higher wages stimulated private consumption across urban areas.
  • Private consumption fell sharply during the economic downturn.
  • The wine was imported strictly for private consumption during family gatherings.
  • Streaming the film for private consumption at home does not require a commercial license.

View all translations of private consumption

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  1. French:consommation privée, consommation personnelle, ...
  2. German:privater Konsum, Eigenverbrauch, ...
  3. Italian:consumo privato, uso privato, ...
  4. Spanish:consumo privado, uso privado, ...
  5. Portuguese:consumo privado, consumo pessoal, ...
  6. Chinese:私人消费, 个人消费, ...
  7. Japanese:個人消費, 私的消費, ...
  8. Arabic:الاِسْتِهْلَاك الخَاص, اِسْتِهْلاك شَخْصِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:צְרִיכָה פְּרָטִית, צְרִיכָה פְּרָטִית, ...
  10. Russian:частное потребление, личное потребление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:приватне споживання, особисте споживання, ...
  12. Hindi:निजी खपत, व्यक्तिगत उपभोग, ...
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