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takeup

/ˈteɪkˌʌp/
(UK: take-up)
take · up
Plural:takeups
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takeup Lexical Profile

takeup Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The action or rate of accepting, adopting, or making use of something offered or available, such as a service, subsidy, or new technology.

Example

"The government launched an awareness campaign to increase the takeup of the new childcare grant among eligible families."

2

A mechanical device, reel, or spool designed to tighten, wind up, or remove slack from a belt, thread, film, or cable.

Example

"The projectionist threaded the end of the film strip onto the takeup before starting the movie."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled with a hyphen as "take-up," especially in British English and when used as a modifier before another noun (e.g., "a take-up reel").

• Rhymes for takeup

• Nearby Words

takeout
takeover
taker
takeup
takin
taking
takings

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Takeup. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/takeup
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