intake
When referring to food, drink, or air (nutrition), 'intake' is usually an uncountable noun. When referring to students or new members of a group, it can be used as both a countable and uncountable noun depending on whether you are talking about the total number or specific groups of people. In technical contexts like engineering, it refers specifically to the physical part or opening that lets something in.
💬Casual Conversation
Just read a blog. You need to cut your sugar intake to optimize your brain-flow.
stop trying to 'optimize' me. i'm literally just vibing with this iced coffee.
Meanings
The amount of food, drink, or air that is taken into the body.
"You should reduce your daily salt intake to lower your blood pressure."
A component or opening through which air, fuel, or fluid enters an engine or machine.
"The technician cleaned the air intake to improve the engine's efficiency."
The number of people who are admitted into a school, college, or organization at a particular time.
"The university has increased its annual intake of medical students."