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Definition intake in British English

intake noun

noun
/ˈɪnteɪk/

▪ control, cut, increase, limit, reduce, restrict

1

the amount of something that you eat or drink

Example

Reduce your intake of salt, sugar, and junk foods.

Synonyms and related words
accumulation allocation allowance
1.1

the amount of a chemical or another substance that enters your body

Example

a good intake of vitamins

Example

your calorie/energy/protein intake

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action adsorb aerate
2

the part of a machine or engine where air or fuel is taken in

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ancillary ball bearing bearing
3

the number of people accepted by an institution such as a school, university, or company at one time

Example

this year's intake of students

Synonyms and related words
absence absenteeism attend
Definition intake in British English