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Intake

UK /["/ˈɪnteɪk/"]/US /["/ˈɪnteɪk/"]/

Definition

the amount of food, drink, etc. that you take into your body

In simple words: The amount of something that is taken in, like food or information.

Examples

The hospital increased its patient intake during the flu season.
Proper calorie intake is essential for maintaining a healthy weight.
The intake of water should be monitored during intense exercise.
The factory's air intake was blocked, causing the machines to overheat.
Our car's fuel intake system was repaired after the breakdown.

Usage notes

Use 'intake' when discussing consumption, like food or data. Not typically used in casual conversation, more common in formal or technical contexts.

Grammar pattern

intake + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'in-take' as when you take in food on a dinner plate.

Collocations

high
moderate
low
have
maintain
boost
high
low
balanced
have
air
water
block
clog
clog up
quick
sharp
give
hear
an intake of breath

Synonyms

consumption
absorption
ingestion
reception
acquisition

Antonyms

output
expenditure

Common mistakes

Confusing 'intake' with 'input' - 'intake' is specifically about consumption.
Using 'intake' without specifying what is being taken in.
Mispronouncing 'intake' as 'in-take' instead of 'in-tayk'.