intake

[ in-teyk ]

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.

intake

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of intake¹

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

Example Sentences

The fortification of flour will therefore help boost intake of folic acid across the population, and, indirectly, better protect unborn babies.

From BBC

Those attending private schools make up 40% of the intake.

From BBC

During our interview, Schneider repeatedly referred to stats from his Noom weight-loss app, his cornflower blue eyes glimmering as he spoke of caloric intake versus exercise expenditure in steps and miles.

From Los Angeles Times

Even in the more severe cases, many of these products fall under existing thresholds for risk, such as the WHO tolerable daily intake or European Commission limits.

From Slate

A team of researchers at the University of Southern California found that limiting the intake of sugar in early life cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 35%, and high blood pressure by 20%.

From BBC

Related Words

• absorption