Uptake: meaning, definitions and examples
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uptake
[ หสpหteษชk ]
in biology
The process by which something is taken in, absorbed, or incorporated.
Synonyms
absorption, assimilation, ingestion
Examples of usage
- The uptake of oxygen by the lungs is essential for respiration.
- Plants require the uptake of nutrients from the soil in order to grow.
- The uptake of water by the roots is crucial for the survival of the plant.
in technology
The process of taking in or acquiring something, such as information or data.
Synonyms
adoption, implementation, incorporation
Examples of usage
- The uptake of new technologies by the company has increased its efficiency.
- There has been a significant uptake of online shopping in recent years.
Translations
Translations of the word "uptake" in other languages:
๐ต๐น absorรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคถเฅเคทเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช Aufnahme
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyerapan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะณะปะธะฝะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ wchลanianie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅธๅ (ใใ ใใใ ใ)
๐ซ๐ท absorption
๐ช๐ธ absorciรณn
๐น๐ท emilim
๐ฐ๐ท ํก์ (heubsu)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงู ุชุตุงุต
๐จ๐ฟ absorpce
๐ธ๐ฐ absorpcia
๐จ๐ณ ๅธๆถ (xฤซshลu)
๐ธ๐ฎ absorpcija
๐ฎ๐ธ upptaka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาฃััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแฅแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sorulma
๐ฒ๐ฝ absorciรณn
Etymology
The word 'uptake' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'up' and 'take'. It has been used in various fields such as biology, technology, and general contexts to describe the process of taking in or absorbing something. The term has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings related to absorption, acquisition, and incorporation.
See also: intake, overtake, partake, retake, retaking, take, takeaway, taken, takeoff, takeout, takeover, taker, taking, undertake, untaken.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,840 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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- 6837 professions
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- 6841 coherent
- 6842 concurrent
- 6843 distortion
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