Definition of consumer
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Examples of consumer in a Sentence
Many consumers are still not comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
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Venezuelan oil accounts for about 10 percent of U.S. oil imports, meaning a cut in oil from Venezuela could have an impact on consumer gasoline prices and on U.S. refineries.
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Revenue from metals, minerals and consumer products jumped 36 percent to C$190 million, while potash surged 38 percent to C$109 million.
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Some of the growth is related to consumer demand, possibly the result of more published research that identifies the benefits of breast milk over formula, Bar-Yam said.
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Particularly notable: The analysis assumes annual deductibles of $12,000, which means consumers would have to pay that amount — which is far higher than allowed under the ACA — before most benefits are covered.
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The complete termination of insurance purchasing subsidies would hit consumers with another $454 billion in costs.
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In the past, immigrants called the Telemundo62 consumer line mostly about bills.
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Consumer money paid for Kelly’s dozens of court settlements.
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HTC and Lenovo were announced as partners to create consumer versions of that design.
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Origin and Etymology of consumer
see consume
CONSUMER Defined for English Language Learners
consumer
playDefinition of consumer for English Language Learners
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: a person who buys goods and services
CONSUMER Defined for Kids
consumer
playDefinition of consumer for Students
1 : a person who buys and uses up goods
2 : a living thing that must eat other organisms to obtain energy necessary for life
Law Dictionary
consumer
Legal Definition of consumer
: one that utilizes economic goods; specifically : an individual who purchases goods for personal use as distinguished from commercial use
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