intake

Definition

  • noun: an opening through which fluid enters an enclosure
  • noun: the amount of something (such as food or drink) that is taken into your body
  • synonyms: access, adit, admission

Examples

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

  • You should limit your daily 'intake' of fats and sugars.

  • the recommended daily 'intakes' of selected vitamins

Movie quotes

  • (..) Fats, Minerals, and Carbs. Energy in-flow is at Kilo-Calories. Now starting Anti-inflammatory corticoid, hormones and antibiotic protocols. Standard daily intake. Who has Anti-depressants? Let's give him a nice dream. Alright, here's what you're dealing with. Modified M Battle Rifle. (..)
    2014 RoboCop
  • (..) Before the meeting we ran the serial numbers on the rifles. They were supposed to be in our evidence room. Not out on the street. The intake papers were blank, no signatures. What have you got? Nothing. How do you think that happened? (..)
    2014 RoboCop