intake

noun

in·​take ˈin-ˌtāk How to pronounce intake (audio)
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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Limit your intake of high-fat and processed foods and refined carbohydrates. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Jan. 2025 Instead of reaching for memory supplement combos, focus on the healthy lifestyle patterns outlined below and consider optimizing your intake of nutrients that support a healthy brain. Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 The researchers asked all of the women about their dietary intakes and found that those who ate diets rich in calcium were significantly more likely to avoid a bowel cancer diagnosis than those with lower intakes. Victoria Forster, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Another 16% had their coffee intake spread throughout the whole day. Michael Franco, New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for intake 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of intake was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intake. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

intake

noun
in·​take ˈin-ˌtāk How to pronounce intake (audio)
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 How to pronounce intake (audio)
1
: the act or process of taking in
intake and exhalation of gases
2
: the amount taken in
reduce fluid intake to four cups dailyD. R. Zimmerman

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