uptake

[US]/'ʌpteɪk/
[UK]/'ʌptek/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.understanding or comprehension, especially of new things
lifting or raising
upcast shaft or updraft
the rate of absorption or intake

Phrases & Collocations

increase uptake

nutrient uptake

efficient uptake

promote uptake

uptake rate

Example Sentences

the uptake of glucose into the muscles.

the uptake of free school meals.

Yield and N uptake response by non-nodulated soybean to increased P availability is marginal.

He’s a very good worker but he’s a bit slow on the uptake sometimes. You have to explain everything twice.

It was concluded that the dye uptake difference between A and B line of JinYang brand finished fiber was caused by the decrease of sodion in the third monomer.

The nitrogen uptake and transportation of NH+4 among different cells in plant tissues and organs are mediated by the ammonium transporters(AMTS).

Mismatches between myocardial fatty acid uptake and utilization lead to the accumulation of cardiotoxic lipid species,and cause lipotoxic cardiomyopathy.

The (superscript 99m)Tc-MDP bone scan performed one hour after one fraction of external beam irradiation showed increased MDP uptake in the irradiated left hemithorax.

Real-world Examples

Perhaps, the researchers say, because plastic interferes with the oysters' energy uptake.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation February 2016

ChatGPT has taken the world by storm... becoming the quickest technology uptake in human history.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

We failed both of them by not giving her anger the uptake and resolution that it deserved.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) January 2019 Collection

However, 28% of them were likely to increase the uptake in the third quarter of the year.

Source: Intermediate English short passage

And I'm pleased to say that the uptake of the toolkit is increasing.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

We don't see widespread uptake of play among parents or teachers, and sometimes we even see resistance.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

In rare cases, insulin overdose can cause enough potassium uptake into cells as to cause hypokalemia.

Source: Osmosis - Urinary

You can also use the expression uptake, like this: He's kind of slow on the up-take.

Source: VOA Special May 2019 Collection

It is hoped that the injection will enhance uptake among high-risk groups.

Source: CRI Online December 2021 Collection

The rapid uptake is probably a product of very sophisticated and careful marketing.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

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