intake

noun

in·​take ˈin-ˌtāk 

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

Synonyms

• 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Other improvements include a comprehensive nurse assessment during intake and a new system for inventorying and securing prescription medication. —Kelly Davis, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024

Alcohol can negatively affect heart health, so your provider may recommend reducing or stopping your intake. —Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 4 Nov. 2024

High sugar intake also promotes inflammation, which may be associated with mood disorder development.19 12. —Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024

The larvae of these flies (Drosophila melanogaster) will also up their ethanol intake when targeted by parasitic wasps. —New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing intake

• intake manifold

Kids Definition

intake

noun

in·​take ˈin-ˌtāk 

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 

1

: the act or process of taking in

intake and exhalation of gases

2

: the amount taken in

reduce fluid intake to four cups daily

—D. R. Zimmerman