Word
takeaway
Phoneticstake·away
US/ˈteɪkəˌweɪ/
UK/tˈeɪkəwˌeɪ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a main message or piece of information you learn from a meeting, book, or event. It can also mean food you buy from a restaurant to eat somewhere else.
n. a key fact, point, or idea to be remembered, typically derived from a discussion or presentation. In British and Commonwealth English, it also refers to a meal purchased from a restaurant for consumption elsewhere.
Examples
“The main takeaway from the meeting is that we need more staff.”
“After the three-day leadership workshop, my biggest takeaway was the importance of active listening in conflict resolution.”
“While the presentation was dense with statistical data, the primary takeaway for the board was the urgent necessity of diversifying our international supply chains.”
Examples
simple
“The main takeaway from the meeting is that we need more staff.”
contextual
“After the three-day leadership workshop, my biggest takeaway was the importance of active listening in conflict resolution.”
complex
“While the presentation was dense with statistical data, the primary takeaway for the board was the urgent necessity of diversifying our international supply chains.”
Usage
Often used with 'from' to indicate the source of the information or lesson.
Etymology
Deverbal from take away.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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