Uptake: meaning, definitions and examples

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uptake

 

[ หˆสŒpหŒteษชk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

general usage

To take in, absorb, or incorporate something.

Synonyms

absorb, intake, take in

Examples of usage

  • The cells uptake nutrients from the bloodstream.
  • The company is looking to uptake new employees for the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "uptake" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น absorรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเฅ‹เคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aufnahme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyerapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณะปะธะฝะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wchล‚anianie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธๅŽ (ใใ‚…ใ†ใ—ใ‚…ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absorption

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ absorciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emilim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํก์ˆ˜ (heubsu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู…ุชุตุงุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ absorpce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ absorpcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธๆ”ถ (xฤซshลu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ absorpcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ upptaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–าฃั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ—แƒแƒœแƒ—แƒฅแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sorulma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.