: something (such as food or fuel) that is consumable
—usually used in plural
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Given the limited time employees have for traditional training sessions, consider offering short, easily consumable learning modules that are simple to access and adjust as needed.
—Ryan Austin, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Michael E. Fossum, Discover Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
The segment covers a range of medical devices like electrocardiogram machines and consumables used to take blood pressure readings, among others.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 July 2024
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Adjective
Daniels said consumable products that are necessary in disaster relief such as sterile gloves and medical plastics are also processed through these ports.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Given the limited time employees have for traditional training sessions, consider offering short, easily consumable learning modules that are simple to access and adjust as needed.
—Ryan Austin, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Noun
More people means more consumables – like food and clothing – required.
—Michael E. Fossum, Discover Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
The segment covers a range of medical devices like electrocardiogram machines and consumables used to take blood pressure readings, among others.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 July 2024
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“Consumable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumable. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.
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