intake

noun

ˈin-ˌtāk How to pronounce intake (audio)
Definition of intakenext
as in input
matter that is fed into something the intake on that paper shredder is limited to five sheets at a time

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Recent Examples of intake Lower cancer risk was even more pronounced in relation to fiber and calcium intake. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Heavy alcohol intake can lead to some degree of dehydration and a pounding headache in the morning. — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 This is the amount that counts toward your intake, rather than the total weight of the magnesium compound. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2026 Women who drink should limit intake to no more than one drink a day. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intake
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input
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  • The committee challenges will be first voted on by the caucus’ powerful Steering and Policy Committee, which is generally aligned with party leadership, before the full caucus will have any input.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Outside of apparel, bigger economic factors like changing diesel prices and input costs are affecting everyday essentials such as groceries, Gunther said.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
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