Noun | 1. | use of goods and services - (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily" economic science, economics, political economy - the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management conspicuous consumption - buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth demand - the ability and desire to purchase goods and services; "the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips"; "the demand exceeded the supply" |