1
: an opening through which fluid enters an enclosure
2
a
: a taking in
b(1)
: the amount taken in
(2)
: something (such as energy) taken in : input
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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Patients are advised to increase their sodium intake to as much as 10,000-12,000 mg per day, but each patient will respond best to a different amount.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
To increase your mineral intake, experts suggest incorporating additional magnesium-rich options, such as avocados, bananas, spinach, kale, edamame, jackfruit, acorn squash, and artichokes.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
After four months, the regular drinkers reduced their alcohol intake from an average of 23.2 units per week to 7.8 units week.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025
He had been spotted roaming a busy street in Newton, Kaitlyn Ewing, director of intake, rescue and foster coordination, told McClatchy News via email.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
To increase your mineral intake, experts suggest incorporating additional magnesium-rich options, such as avocados, bananas, spinach, kale, edamame, jackfruit, acorn squash, and artichokes.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
After four months, the regular drinkers reduced their alcohol intake from an average of 23.2 units per week to 7.8 units week.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025
He had been spotted roaming a busy street in Newton, Kaitlyn Ewing, director of intake, rescue and foster coordination, told McClatchy News via email.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for intake
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intake. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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intake
noun
in·take
ˈin-ˌtāk 
1
: a place where liquid or air is taken into something (as a pump)
2
: the act of taking in
an intake of breath
3
: something taken in
inadequate food intake
Medical Definition
intake
noun
in·take
ˈin-ˌtāk
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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