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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Meat, fish, seafood, dairy, eggs, tofu, nuts, seeds, legumes, beans, lentils: these foods are usually considered key protein sources, but other foods can contribute towards protein intake too, including fruit.
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
That’s half a dozen reasons to increase your oat intake right there.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
Omega-3 fatty acid intake can also reduce your risk for dry eye syndrome.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Avoid doom-scrolling and limit your news intake to help prevent from feeling overwhelmed or even cynical.
—Alyssa Jaffer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
That’s half a dozen reasons to increase your oat intake right there.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
Omega-3 fatty acid intake can also reduce your risk for dry eye syndrome.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Avoid doom-scrolling and limit your news intake to help prevent from feeling overwhelmed or even cynical.
—Alyssa Jaffer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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 22 Nov. 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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