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takeaway

takeaway

56 3.4
An important point to remember from a talk or event
  • noun
  • /ˈteɪkəˌweɪ/
translation icon : punto clave
  • And what are some of the key takeaways from that book?
  • takeaway message

But what are some of the takeaways from having spent time with him?

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Examples

  • The takeaway is that practice is important for skilled performance but may not be the only factor.

    Academic text (2015)

  • The first key takeaway is that Obama's efforts dwarf those of his predecessors.

    Academic text (2014)

  • And what was the biggest takeaway from you in that part of your life?

  • So the question, yes, the takeaway is ask a better question.

  • My biggest takeaway from this course was to know that I had lots more to learn.

    Academic text (2009)

  • For me, there was one major takeaway from last night: it is time to get to work.

    Blog text (5)

  • So, what was the most valuable takeaway from the course?

    Academic text (2009)

  • What were your biggest takeaways from that report?

  • So those are my two major takeaways from this.

  • The main takeaway from the meeting was the need for better communication among team members.

Synonyms

lesson
vstakeaway
965 1.0

A moral or practical idea you learn from a story

includes general important points, not only moral or educational ones
bottom line
vstakeaway
  • Informal
333 3.7

The most important point in a situation

is any important point or learning to remember, not only the final conclusion
key point
vstakeaway
43 3.1

A main idea in a talk or report

focuses on a memorable point or lesson rather than just centrality
summing up
vstakeaway
  • Formal
4 4.4

A short statement of the main points at the end of a meeting or court case

is one specific memorable point or lesson, not the whole final summary
topline
vstakeaway
  • Jargon
1 4.3

A short summary of the main points

is a single memorable point to keep, not a short report summary

Antonyms

irrelevance
10 5.3

Something not related to the main topic

How Important

insight
493 4.9
takeaway
56 3.4
point
∞ 1.0
detail
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

takeaway singular
takeaways plural

Morphology

takeaway = take + away (transparent) = take + away

Metaphorical nominalization of 'take away' meaning 'what you take away (learn) from an event'; the connection is clear and productive.

Etymology

Takeaway comes from the idea of what you 'take away' from an event or talk, with take and away meaning 'the thing you keep in your mind'. So a takeaway is the main point or lesson you remember.