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
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
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To manage your thirst, try limiting your salt intake, drinking enough water throughout the day, and regulating your bedroom temperature.
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Fish and seafood intake in a pescatarian pattern is linked to better heart health and may support metabolic health, though research is still emerging.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Re-Calvin is powered by Trove’s new Takeback Plug-In, which enables Calvin Klein to manage item intake, routing and transparency at scale.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
That education begins during an in-depth intake session, where Help Hope Solutions’ team explains therapy methods and, crucially, the role of positive reinforcement.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Fish and seafood intake in a pescatarian pattern is linked to better heart health and may support metabolic health, though research is still emerging.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Re-Calvin is powered by Trove’s new Takeback Plug-In, which enables Calvin Klein to manage item intake, routing and transparency at scale.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
That education begins during an in-depth intake session, where Help Hope Solutions’ team explains therapy methods and, crucially, the role of positive reinforcement.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intake
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intake. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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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
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