Uptake

usgb/ˈʌpteɪk/
noun

The action of taking in something, usually by living things or systems.

Plants have the mechanism for the uptake of water from the soil.
Visual representation of "uptake" - The action of taking in something, usually by living things or systems.

Often appears as...

  • uptake of nutrients
  • uptake of information

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Biological Context

Used mainly in biology-related texts to explain how organisms absorb substances.

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The uptakes of nutrients by the roots are vital for plant growth.
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Not Always Physical

Sometimes refers to non-physical processes, like systems absorbing data.

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The new software showed efficient data uptake within the network.
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