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

These benefits are often attributed to higher fibre intake and reduced saturated fat consumption.

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Each person consumed 300 grams of oatmeal per day and cut their usual calorie intake roughly in half.

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Even though overall carbohydrate and fiber intake remained steady, the quality of food choices declined during rest periods.

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Because this was an observational study, it cannot prove that lower sugar intake directly caused better heart outcomes.

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For those looking to increase their intake of plant based nutrients, pecans offer a convenient snack option with no preparation required.

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