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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More research is needed to better understand these risks, but in the meantime, experts recommend simple, practical steps to reduce intake.
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 June 2025
Research shows that people who regularly consume avocados have higher intakes of:11
6.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
High sugar intake may also damage the hippocampus, a part of your brain responsible for learning and memory.2
People who followed a high-sugar diet performed worse on memory tests and had delayed reaction times compared to people who followed a lower-sugar diet.2
2.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 June 2025
Noting that restrictive caloric intake can lead to deficiencies in protein, vitamins and minerals, which can put the body under stress.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 June 2025
Research shows that people who regularly consume avocados have higher intakes of:11
6.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
High sugar intake may also damage the hippocampus, a part of your brain responsible for learning and memory.2
People who followed a high-sugar diet performed worse on memory tests and had delayed reaction times compared to people who followed a lower-sugar diet.2
2.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 June 2025
Noting that restrictive caloric intake can lead to deficiencies in protein, vitamins and minerals, which can put the body under stress.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 June 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 10 Jun. 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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