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Definition of «takeaway»

The term "takeaway" has multiple meanings, depending on context.

1) In a general sense, it can refer to something that is learned or understood from an experience or discussion. For example, "What was the main takeaway from today's meeting?" means what did you learn or understand from the meeting?

2) It can also mean food that is prepared and packaged for consumption away from the restaurant or kitchen where it was cooked. This type of food is often referred to as "takeout" in American English, while British English uses "takeaway." For example, "Let's get some takeaway tonight!" means let's order food to be delivered to our home for dinner.

3) In a business context, it can refer to the financial performance of a company or division, especially when compared to previous periods. For example, if sales have increased this quarter over last quarter, that is referred to as a "takeaway" meaning that more revenue was generated in the current period than previously.

Usage examples

  1. The main takeaway from our meeting is that we need to increase our marketing efforts to reach a larger audience.
  2. One important takeaway from the conference was the need for collaboration and partnerships in order to achieve success in the industry.
  3. The takeaway from the customer feedback was that we should focus on improving our product's user interface and adding more features.
  4. After analyzing the financial statements, the key takeaway is that our expenses have been increasing steadily, and we need to find ways to cut costs.
  5. In the book review session, the main takeaway was the author's unique storytelling style and the underlying theme of resilience.

Phrases with «takeaway»

Sentences with «takeaway»

  • The key takeaway from these global trends is that interest rates are going to stay lower than we've come to expect in the past. (frbsf.org)
  • The key takeaway from the report is that productivity is improving, yet it is still running at relatively weak levels. (briefing.com)
  • The big takeaway for most people who have a 401 (k) or a bit of money in the market is that we have just experienced almost unprecedented calm in the markets. (baltimoresun.com)
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