ಅರ್ಥ : The period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange).
ಅರ್ಥ : (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing.
							ಉದಾಹರಣೆ : 
							The consumption of energy has increased steadily.
							
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : consumption, economic consumption, use, use of goods and services