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consumption — /keuhn sump sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of consuming, as by use, decay, or destruction. 2. the amount consumed: the high consumption of gasoline. 3. Econ. the using up of goods and services having an exchangeable value. 4. Pathol. a. Older Use.… … Universalium
Corporate Security — identifies and effectively mitigates or manages, at an early stage, any developments that may threaten the resilience and continued survival of a corporation. It is a well organized corporate function that oversees and manages the close… … Wikipedia
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