intake
Americannoun
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the place or opening at which a fluid is taken into a channel, pipe, etc.
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an act or instance of taking in.
an intake of oxygen.
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something that is taken in.
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a quantity taken in.
an intake of 50 gallons a minute.
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a narrowing; contraction.
noun
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a thing or a quantity taken in
an intake of students
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the act of taking in
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the opening through which fluid enters a duct or channel, esp the air inlet of a jet engine
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a ventilation shaft in a mine
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a contraction or narrowing
an intake in a garment
Etymology
Origin of intake
First recorded in 1515–25; noun use of verb phrase take in
Example Sentences
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Scottish Water said it had closed intake to a water treatment works which had been affected and warned people not to use water from their taps.
From BBC
On screen, the assessment begins with Dr. Al-Hashimi checking to see if Ilana has any injuries that need immediate attention and getting an intake of prescription medications and any known allergies to medications.
From Los Angeles Times
A new study reports a clear association between high sugar drink intake and anxiety symptoms in teenagers.
From Science Daily
The company’s order intake was worth 36.8 billion pounds, it added.
“So, I made sure to intake my proteins and my meals so that I was able to gain two-three kilograms this offseason.”
From Los Angeles Times
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