in·take

in·take
/ˈınˌteık/ noun, pl -takes
1 : the amount of something (such as food or drink) that is taken into your body
[noncount]

You should limit your daily intake of fats and sugars.

[count]

a larger intake of fluids

the recommended daily intakes of selected vitamins

2 [count] : the act of taking something (such as air) into your body

a sudden intake of breath

3 [count] : a place or part where liquid or air enters something (such as an engine)

the fuel intake

4 Brit : the number of things or people that are taken into something (such as an organization)
[count]

The new intake of Labour MPs includes many women.

[noncount]

The school's intake of students has increased in recent years.


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