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
Recent Examples on the Web
To prevent gas and bloating, try slowly increasing your intake and spreading it throughout the day.
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 July 2024
After the Good Samaritan brought the puppies to Pasco County Animal Service, the shelter contacted Suncoast Animal League for help because many animal shelters have halted new intakes due to a recent dog influenza outbreak.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Caffeine Window allows users to track and optimize their stimulant intake throughout the day.
—New Atlas, 16 July 2024
Some research suggests that low magnesium intake may increase the risk of fibromyalgia.10
According to one review, however, magnesium malate has an insignificant impact on fibromyalgia symptoms.10
Otherwise, magnesium malate may help treat low magnesium levels in the blood.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 July 2024
After the Good Samaritan brought the puppies to Pasco County Animal Service, the shelter contacted Suncoast Animal League for help because many animal shelters have halted new intakes due to a recent dog influenza outbreak.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Caffeine Window allows users to track and optimize their stimulant intake throughout the day.
—New Atlas, 16 July 2024
Some research suggests that low magnesium intake may increase the risk of fibromyalgia.10
According to one review, however, magnesium malate has an insignificant impact on fibromyalgia symptoms.10
Otherwise, magnesium malate may help treat low magnesium levels in the blood.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intake. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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