intake

noun
UK: /ˈɪnteɪk/
US: /ˈɪnteɪk/

  1. The amount of something that you take into your body, such as food or drink.

    1. My daily water intake is very important for my health.
    2. The doctor advised a reduced salt intake to lower his blood pressure and improve his overall health.

  2. The act of taking something in, especially air, liquid, or information.

    1. The engine has a large air intake.
    2. The rapid intake of information during the training session overwhelmed some of the participants.

  3. The number of people who are accepted into a school, college, or organization at a particular time.

    1. The university has increased its student intake.
    2. The hospital announced a larger intake of trainee nurses to address the growing demand.

Synonyms

consumption absorption admission entry
intake transitive-verb

  1. To take something into your body or mind.

    1. You should intake more water.
    2. It's important to intake a balanced diet containing all the necessary vitamins and minerals.

  2. To allow something, such as air or liquid, to enter a machine or system.

    1. The engine intakes air through this vent.
    2. The cooling system intakes water from the reservoir to prevent overheating.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intake" in English means: The amount of something that you take into your body, such as food or drink., The act of taking something in, especially air, liquid, or information., The number of people who are accepted into a school, college, or organization at a particular time..

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

Synonyms for "intake": consumption, absorption, admission, entry.

Example usage of "intake": "My daily water intake is very important for my health.". More examples on the page.