intake

American  

[in-teyk] / ˈɪnˌteɪk /

noun

1. the place or opening at which a fluid is taken into a channel, pipe, etc.

2. an act or instance of taking in.

   an intake of oxygen.

3. something that is taken in.

4. a quantity taken in.

   an intake of 50 gallons a minute.

5. a narrowing; contraction.

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intake British  

/ ˈɪnˌteɪk /

noun

1. a thing or a quantity taken in

   an intake of students

2. the act of taking in

3. the opening through which fluid enters a duct or channel, esp the air inlet of a jet engine

4. a ventilation shaft in a mine

5. a contraction or narrowing

   an intake in a garment

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Etymology

Origin of intake

First recorded in 1515–25; noun use of verb phrase take in

Example Sentences

Avoid most highly-processed foods, dramatically up your protein intake and nix added sugars.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This number paints a distorted picture of how people make decisions about their food intake and how much control they have over it," she says.

From Science Daily

Another new MP from the 2024 intake has a different take.

From BBC

The research shows that time-restricted eating does not lead to measurable improvements in metabolic or cardiovascular health when calorie intake remains unchanged.

From Science Daily

At the same time, beyond its graduate and apprenticeship intakes, Thales is looking to bring in more career switchers, from civilian tech companies and outside the sector altogether.

From BBC

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