intake

noun

ˈin-ˌtāk How to pronounce intake (audio)
Definition of intakenext
as in input
matter that is fed into something the intake on that paper shredder is limited to five sheets at a time

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Recent Examples of intake Volkswagen Brazil This model gets new LED headlights – similar to those on the Tiguan SUV that VW makes for Europe – mounted above black air intakes for an aggressive front end. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 At the supply intake area, Yeh saw a new volunteer awkwardly unpacking a package of beans layered two cans deep, wrapped in plastic. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Slowing down pumping velocities prevents dangerous suction vortices from forming near the ceiling intake. — Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Preliminary plans would place a water intake in Lake Michigan east of Glencoe, May said. — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intake
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input
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  • The balanced model, Terra, halves that price, while the low-cost model, Luna, drops further to $1 for input and $6 for output.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The City Commission, along with input from the community, will lead further discussions on the parking zones and hourly rates.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
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