intake

noun

in·​take ˈin-ˌtāk 

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

Synonyms

• 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

Reduce your intake of high-fiber foods (e.g., grain cereals, nuts), vegetables (e.g., artichokes, asparagus, beans), and skinned fruits (e.g., apples, apricots, blackberries). —Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024

That last one is a big barrier for most people, so the study focused on people who were already regularly tracking their food intake with an app such as MyFitnessPal. Similar Reads Are the Latest Running World Records Actually Unfair? —Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2024

Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. —Ashley Andreou, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2024

Conservative treatment for a CSF leak involves rest, lying flat, and increasing your fluid intake to give your spine time to heal the puncture. —Danielle Wilhour, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing intake

• intake manifold

Kids Definition

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