intake
noun
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Definition of intake
1
: an opening through which fluid enters an enclosure
2a
: a taking in
b(1)
: the amount taken in
(2)
: something (such as energy) taken in : input
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Synonyms & Antonyms for intake
Synonyms
Antonyms
output, outturn, production, throughput
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Examples of intake in a Sentence
You should limit your daily intake of fats and sugars.
a larger intake of fluids
the recommended daily intakes of selected vitamins
a sudden intake of breath
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Also, keep in mind that there are approximately 7,000 things that can affect your ability to fall and stay asleep besides nighttime eating—caffeine intake, exercise, sleep habits, anxiety, sleep disorders. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Is Late-Night Snacking Really So Wrong?," 23 Aug. 2019 The solution is to work with your physician to assess your vitamin D status, especially with age, in order to make effective decisions on your appropriate vitamin D intake, (from all sources) which, in some cases, may require a prescription. — Mackie Shilstone, nola.com, "Vitamin D reduces risk to fat gain in old age," 19 June 2019 Learn about the wrestlers’ rigorous routine and mindboggling calorie intake, and come away with a handwritten print of your name in Kanji script. — National Geographic, "Japan Family Journey: From Ancient to Modern Times," 12 June 2019 The optional F Sport package is now split into two versions: one focuses just on appearance tweaks, and another has performance upgrades such as a cold-air intake, fake engine sounds, and different steering tuning. — Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, "2020 Lexus RX Sharpens Its Look and Purports to Fix Its Infotainment Issues," 30 May 2019 Minimize to once or twice a week—the lower the intake, the lower the damage to your skin. — Vogue, "Why Giving Up Alcohol Could Transform Your Skin," 24 Apr. 2019 Or to put it another way, that much water could sustain the global population’s water intake for more than 40 years. — Andrew Freedman, BostonGlobe.com, "Massive heat wave puts Greenland on track for record melt," 8 Aug. 2019 Water rushes into the intake at high speeds, often bringing fish and other marine life with it. — Catalina Righter, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Carroll Biz Challenge: Finalist patents device designed to help fish and people," 5 Aug. 2019 Messages are taken when call volume is high and there are no workers available to complete the intake. — Lisa Donovan, chicagotribune.com, "The Spin: More trouble at DCFS | An Illinois senator is indicted | Pro-pot lawmakers see green," 2 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'intake.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for intake
intake
noun
English Language Learners Definition of intake
: the amount of something (such as food or drink) that is taken into your body
: the act of taking something (such as air) into your body
: a place or part where liquid or air enters something (such as an engine)
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intake
noun
in·take
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Kids Definition of intake
1
: the act of taking in
… he breathed again, feeling the sharp intake of frigid air.— Lois Lowry, The Giver
2
: something taken in
Limit your daily sugar intake.
3
: a place where liquid or air is taken into something (as a pump)
intake
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Medical Definition of intake
1
: the act or process of taking in
intake and exhalation of gases
2
: the amount taken in
reduce fluid intake to four cups daily— D. R. Zimmerman
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