takeaway
noun
take·away
ˈtāk-ə-ˌwā 
1
: a conclusion to be made based on presented facts or information : a main point or key message to be learned or understood from something experienced or observed
The takeaway is clear: cats are a growing environmental concern because they are driving down some native bird populations …—
Bruce Barcott
Bruce BarcottOne of the main takeaways stressed by the panelists was that social media is about conversation, not just dissemination.—Gabe Habash
Gabe Habash2
: the first movement of the backswing in golf
3
chiefly British
: takeout
4
: an act or instance of taking possession of the ball or puck from an opposing team
takeaway
adjective
Examples of takeaway in a Sentence
We ordered some Chinese takeaway.
She works in a Chinese takeaway.
He leads the league in takeaways.
Recent Examples on the Web
Here are some top takeaways from Biden's 2024 remarks.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
Here are the top takeaways from Day 8 of Trump's hush money trial.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2024
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 takeaways from Gov. Evers' budget for college students and campuses, May 24, 2023.
—Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
What were your key takeaways from our conversation?
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 21 Apr. 2024
Here are our main takeaways from the second day of Trump’s hush money trial.
—Derek Hawkins, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
That was the takeaway that House lawmakers were eager to impart at a hearing in the Energy and Commerce subcommittee on innovation, data, and commerce (IDC).
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024
For them, one unavoidable takeaway is that white supremacy is a myth along with American exceptionalism.
—Donovan X. Ramsey, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
Five takeaways from the Heat’s win over the Raptors on Sunday:
The Heat is heading to the play-in tournament for the second straight season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
Here are the top takeaways from Day 8 of Trump's hush money trial.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2024
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 takeaways from Gov. Evers' budget for college students and campuses, May 24, 2023.
—Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
What were your key takeaways from our conversation?
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 21 Apr. 2024
Here are our main takeaways from the second day of Trump’s hush money trial.
—Derek Hawkins, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
That was the takeaway that House lawmakers were eager to impart at a hearing in the Energy and Commerce subcommittee on innovation, data, and commerce (IDC).
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024
For them, one unavoidable takeaway is that white supremacy is a myth along with American exceptionalism.
—Donovan X. Ramsey, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
Five takeaways from the Heat’s win over the Raptors on Sunday:
The Heat is heading to the play-in tournament for the second straight season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Takeaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeaway. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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takeaway
noun
take·away
ˈtā-kə-ˌwā
1
chiefly British
: takeout sense 3
2
: an act or instance of taking possession of the ball or puck from an opposing team
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