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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Strong intake teams, clear validation processes and continuous auditing of AI outputs are essential to ensure quality and compliance, especially when working with sensitive medical data.
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Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
It is believed that unusual food intake patterns can conflict with the circadian rhythms.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
Consuming 60 to 80 grams (or about 2 to 3 ounces) of soy per day—about a half-cup of edamame or a little less than one serving of tofu—was linked to a 28% to 29% reduction, which remained steady even with higher intake.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 19 May 2026
Side effects including nausea, GI issues and potential muscle loss without adequate protein intake are real considerations.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
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Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
It is believed that unusual food intake patterns can conflict with the circadian rhythms.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
Consuming 60 to 80 grams (or about 2 to 3 ounces) of soy per day—about a half-cup of edamame or a little less than one serving of tofu—was linked to a 28% to 29% reduction, which remained steady even with higher intake.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 19 May 2026
Side effects including nausea, GI issues and potential muscle loss without adequate protein intake are real considerations.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intake. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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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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