Intake

Definition

The act of taking something in, especially a fluid, air, or gas, or the amount that is taken in.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌteɪk/
• Respelling: IN-tayk (with "IN" as in "tin" and "tayk" as in "take")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌteɪk/
• Respelling: IN-tayk (with "IN" as in "tin" and "tayk" as in "take")

In both dialects, "intake" places the primary stress on the first syllable, "IN." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "IN-tayk."

Etymology

Derived from the combination of the words in + take, indicating the action of taking something in.

Derivatives

• Intaken (adjective)
• Intaking (verb)
• Intake valve (noun)
• Air intake (noun)
• Nutrient intake (noun)

Synonyms

• Ingestion
• Inhaling
• Uptake

Antonyms

• Output
• Exhalation
• Emission

Usage

"Intake" is used to describe the act of consuming or taking in substances, often in the context of food, air, or information. It is also used to describe the openings through which substances are drawn in mechanical or natural systems.

Related Terms

• Consumption
• Absorption
• Influx
• Admission
• Inflow

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Intake (Noun, General): The amount of something taken in.
  1. Example: "Her daily intake of calories is carefully monitored."

• Intake (Noun, Mechanical): An opening or structure through which a substance, such as air or fluid, is drawn into a system.
  • Example: "The air intake of the engine needs to be cleaned regularly."

• Intake (Noun, Medical): The act of consuming or taking in substances such as food, nutrients, or medication.
  • Example: "The doctor advised increasing the intake of vitamins and minerals."

Note: "Intake" often refers to the entrance or channel by which a fluid can enter a machine or device.