ingestion

noun
UK: /ɪnˈdʒestʃən/
US: /ɪnˈdʒestʃən/

  1. The process of taking food or drink into your body by swallowing or absorbing it.

    1. His ingestion of the pills was quick.
    2. Proper food preparation is important for safe ingestion and nutrient absorption.

  2. The act of taking something into a system or organization.

    1. The ingestion of data is crucial.
    2. The company's data ingestion strategy was key to improving overall efficiency.

Synonyms

intake absorption eating assimilation consumption

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ingestion" in English means: The process of taking food or drink into your body by swallowing or absorbing it., The act of taking something into a system or organization..

The phonetic transcription of "ingestion" is /ɪnˈdʒestʃən/ in British English and /ɪnˈdʒestʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ingestion": intake, absorption, eating, assimilation, consumption.

Example usage of "ingestion": "His ingestion of the pills was quick.". More examples on the page.