intake

noun

in·​take ˈin-ˌtāk How to pronounce intake (audio)
Synonyms of intakenext
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

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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
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By combining the two medications, EloraTZP is designed to build on the effects of tirzepatide while introducing a complementary mechanism for controlling food intake. — Mike McRae 09, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026 Demand already exceeds the available clinical workforce, so time freed from documentation, scheduling, or intake doesn’t have to mean fewer people doing the same work. — Bill Miller, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 Missouri’s staff first identified a problem with Jones’ heart during freshman intake testing over the summer, Drinkwitz said earlier this week. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The technology combines structured information from the patient’s intake with analysis of facial images. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intake

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of intake was in the 15th century

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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intake. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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intake

noun
in·​take ˈin-ˌtāk How to pronounce intake (audio)
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 How to pronounce intake (audio)
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

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