Uptake

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpˌteɪk/

Uptake (noun)

  1. the ability to understand or learn something quickly.
  2. the process of taking in or absorbing substances, like nutrients or information.
  3. the acceptance or adoption of new ideas or technology by people.

Examples

  • Her quick uptake of new concepts impressed the teacher.
  • He demonstrated a rapid uptake of the instructions.

Common collocations: quick uptake, slow uptake, nutrient uptake, water uptake, slow uptake

Synonyms of Uptake

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Uptake

  • — When discussing the opposite of absorption.