The phrase
"considerable drain" means a significant loss or reduction in something, such as energy, resources, or finances.
Full definition
Patagonia (and other sustainability pundits) views individuals» consumption as
a considerable drain on natural resources.
Even if the technology was reliable, creating and maintaining a functioning sensor program is
a considerable drain on resources.
Despite featuring a hefty 2,100 mAh Lithium polymer battery, we found the Google Nexus 4 battery life left a lot to be desired, with the expansive 4.7 - inch display and 1.5 GHz quad - core processor proving
a considerable drain on the handset's power supply.
Maintenance and landlord duties may also become
a considerable drain on your time and resources.
It's also going to put
a considerable drain on your resources.
Of course, comparison shopping on foot can be time consuming and tiresome, not to mention
a considerable drain on your funds.
Having the GPS active, for instance, is
a considerable drain on power, much as LTE is expected to be.