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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

  • (..) No, its just that. Okay... - Why did you do that? - What? Nothing, you... air intakes... when you talk and I find it weird... - I did it again. - Did I? Sorry, there is... it's a habit... maybe (..)
    2013 Her