takeaway
noun
take·away
ˈtāk-ə-ˌwā 
1
: 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
Bruce BarcottOne of the main takeaways stressed by the panelists was that social media is about conversation, not just dissemination.—Gabe Habash
Gabe Habash2
: the first movement of the backswing in golf
3
chiefly British
: takeout
4
: 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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Another key takeaway was the widespread impact of AI on our entire organization.
—Rob Auld, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The big takeaway that CBP wants to stress is its zero tolerance for marijuana crossing the border.
—Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
However, the big takeaway was that their superstar, Embiid, was called out.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
For businesses, the takeaway is this: even amidst chaos, there are always potential new markets and pathways to success.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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Rob Auld, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The big takeaway that CBP wants to stress is its zero tolerance for marijuana crossing the border.
—Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
However, the big takeaway was that their superstar, Embiid, was called out.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
For businesses, the takeaway is this: even amidst chaos, there are always potential new markets and pathways to success.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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takeaway
noun
take·away
ˈtā-kə-ˌwā
1
chiefly British
: takeout sense 3
2
: an act or instance of taking possession of the ball or puck from an opposing team
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