Presumably, if this specific meaning catches on, it will find its way into the OED.
You have got me confused here, Chris. You say your first definition is taken from the OED, so surely it has already found its way in......
OED gives, first, a definition; and then, examples of usage. So in due course, the IET's usage may appear.
Much that I detest neologisms, I do appreciate that language is ever evolving. In this case, "prosumer" quite nicely encapsulates somebody who at times (sunny days like today) produces something; but at other times (now that the sun is setting) consumes it.
Presumably, if this specific meaning catches on, it will find its way into the OED.
You have got me confused here, Chris. You say your first definition is taken from the OED, so surely it has already found its way in......
OED gives, first, a definition; and then, examples of usage. So in due course, the IET's usage may appear.
Much that I detest neologisms, I do appreciate that language is ever evolving. In this case, "prosumer" quite nicely encapsulates somebody who at times (sunny days like today) produces something; but at other times (now that the sun is setting) consumes it.
