vartojimas

Vartojimas is a Lithuanian noun that denotes the act of using or consuming something. It can refer to the consumption of goods and services, or to the general use or intake of resources. The word is derived from the verb vartoti, meaning to use or employ.

In economics and statistics, vartojimas denotes final consumption, i.e., household and government spending on goods and services. It is a major component of gross domestic product and is influenced by income, prices, expectations, and policy measures. Distinctions are often made between durable and nondurable goods.

In linguistics and everyday speech, vartojimas describes language usage—the frequency and manner in which words and expressions are used. It is studied in terms of corpus data, register, and normative prescriptions, comparing actual usage with prescriptive rules.

In medicine, pharmacology, and patient care, vartojimas means the intake or dosing of a medicine. Clear instructions about how much and how often to take a drug are essential for treatment efficacy and safety, and adherence is a common public health concern.

In environmental and energy contexts, vartojimas refers to consumption of energy, water, and other resources. Reducing vartojimas through efficiency, conservation, and behavioral change is a central goal of sustainability strategies.

The term is related to suvartojimas (consumption or usage) and appears in discussions of consumption culture, policy, and statistics.