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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Indeed, one of the most important complementary factors is nutrition because, if daily calorie intake consistently exceeds what the body burns, weight loss will be difficult − even with regular exercise.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Constipation Increase your fiber intake with whole grains, raw fruits and vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The researchers specifically focused on the first 12 weeks of the program, which is when participants are usually the most into tracking their food intake, and measured how routine-oriented the participants’ diets were.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Choosing the cleanest produce People should still eat plenty of fresh produce with their meals, the report says, but switching to organic fruits and vegetables can reduce intake of these harmful chemicals.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Constipation Increase your fiber intake with whole grains, raw fruits and vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The researchers specifically focused on the first 12 weeks of the program, which is when participants are usually the most into tracking their food intake, and measured how routine-oriented the participants’ diets were.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Choosing the cleanest produce People should still eat plenty of fresh produce with their meals, the report says, but switching to organic fruits and vegetables can reduce intake of these harmful chemicals.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
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 4 Apr. 2026.
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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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