Meaning & Definition of word "Uptake"

Uptake

/ˈʌp.teɪk/

noun:

  • 1. The act or process of taking something in, or the process of understanding or absorbing information.
    • Example: The uptake of new technologies in the workplace has been slower than anticipated.
  • 2. The absorption of a substance, such as a nutrient or medication, by a biological organism.
    • Example: The study focused on the uptake of glucose by the cells in the presence of insulin.
  • 3. A process by which an organism takes in and utilizes resources or information.
    • Example: The plant's uptake of water is crucial for its growth during the dry season.

Etymology

The word 'uptake' combines 'up', meaning to a higher place, and 'take', referring to the act of receiving or acquiring.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quick on the uptake:

Able to understand or learn quickly.

take up:

To begin to engage in or pursue.

take-up rate:

The percentage of people who accept or adopt a new option or service.

Related Words

absorption:

The process by which one thing takes in or assimilates another.

adoption:

The act of accepting or beginning to use something new.

Slang Meanings of uptake

Meaning: Informed or aware.

Example Sentence: She's got the uptake on all the latest trends.

Meaning: Quick to learn or understand.

Example Sentence: That guy has a good uptake when it comes to new software.