To consume
Exemple : The system consumes resources during heavy processing
Definition
"To consume" means to use up a resource, such as food, energy, or materials, often implying the reduction or depletion of what is being used. For example, a system consumes resources during heavy processing, indicating it requires and uses those resources actively.
Étymologie
The verb "to consume" originates from the Latin word 'consumere,' which means 'to take up, use, or waste.' It combines 'com-' (together) and 'sumere' (to take). Did you know the word initially had connotations of destruction or wasting, which are still reflected in its modern sense of using something up?
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"To consume" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (B1) - partie 6", qui contient 114 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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