takeaway

noun

take·away ˈtāk-ə-ˌwā

: a conclusion to be made based on presented facts or information : a main point or key message to be learned or understood from something experienced or observed

The takeaway is clear: cats are a growing environmental concern because they are driving down some native bird populations …—

Bruce Barcott

One of the main takeaways stressed by the panelists was that social media is about conversation, not just dissemination.—

Gabe Habash

: the first movement of the backswing in golf

chiefly British : takeout

: an act or instance of taking possession of the ball or puck from an opposing team

takeaway adjective

Examples of takeaway in a Sentence

We ordered some Chinese takeaway. She works in a Chinese takeaway. He leads the league in takeaways.

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While the situation might seem humorous, the Reddit user shared an important takeaway: people should be cautious when dealing with wrong numbers. —

Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 Here are the top takeaways from Tuesday’s press briefing. —

Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Jan. 2025 That defeat put an end to an overall impressive season for the Vikings, who won 14 regular-season games and did so with an aggressive and attacking defense that Flores helped propel to 33 takeaways, a league high. —

Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025 The Commanders also have a 6-0 advantage in turnovers in the playoffs after snagging five takeaways against the Lions. —

Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for takeaway