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 increase your intake of this essential nutrient, try incorporating magnesium-rich vegetables, like spinach, kale, acorn squash, edamame, artichokes, and parsnips, into your diet.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
There is, however, an adequate intake for different age groups established by the National Academy of Medicine.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Its five-piece air intake system optimizes pressure zones to enhance cooling efficiency for its massive W16 engine.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The Institute of Student Employers reported last month that big graduate employers have cut back on hiring for the second consecutive year, reducing their intake by 8% in the latest academic year alone.
—Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
There is, however, an adequate intake for different age groups established by the National Academy of Medicine.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Its five-piece air intake system optimizes pressure zones to enhance cooling efficiency for its massive W16 engine.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The Institute of Student Employers reported last month that big graduate employers have cut back on hiring for the second consecutive year, reducing their intake by 8% in the latest academic year alone.
—Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 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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