consumer
noun
con·sum·er
kən-ˈsü-mər 
often attributive
: one that consumes: such as
a
: one that utilizes economic goods
Many consumers make purchases on the Internet.
b
: an organism requiring complex organic compounds for food which it obtains by preying on other organisms or by eating particles of organic matter compare producer sense 3
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Many consumers are still not comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
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The National Retail Federation warned that U.S. consumers could lose $46 billion to $78 billion in spending power each year if Trump imposes new tariffs.
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Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
Perhaps the only saving grace is that the announcement to the public was so delayed that many of those animals were actually eaten before consumers knew there was a problem and there were no reports of illness.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Washington state–where some wild salmon is sourced and with its proximity to Alaskan suppliers–has routinely tested as one of the most reliable fish markets for consumers, with relatively low rates of mislabeling, notes Delgado.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
The consumer financial services company reported strong Q3 earnings, with EPS of $1.94 beating estimates, and net revenue growth of 10%.
—John Buckingham, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
Perhaps the only saving grace is that the announcement to the public was so delayed that many of those animals were actually eaten before consumers knew there was a problem and there were no reports of illness.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Washington state–where some wild salmon is sourced and with its proximity to Alaskan suppliers–has routinely tested as one of the most reliable fish markets for consumers, with relatively low rates of mislabeling, notes Delgado.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
The consumer financial services company reported strong Q3 earnings, with EPS of $1.94 beating estimates, and net revenue growth of 10%.
—John Buckingham, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Consumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumer. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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consumer
noun
con·sum·er
kən-ˈsü-mər
1
: one that consumes
especially
: a person who buys and uses up goods
2
: a plant or animal that requires complex organic compounds for food which it obtains by preying on other living things or eating particles of organic matter compare producer sense 3
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