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uptake

/ˈʌptæk/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does uptake mean?

noun, verb

The act of taking something in, especially a substance or an idea. The amount of a substance that is taken in or absorbed.

Example

"The uptake of the new policy was slow, but it eventually gained momentum."

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