Differences between uptake and take-up
Hi, everyone

A quick Google search shows that "take-up of social housing" hugely outnumbered "uptake of social housing" but "take-up of social benefits" is more or less as common as "uptake of social benefits". Could you tell me what nuances there are between "uptake" and "take-up"?

Thanks.

Question

Differences between uptake and take-up
Hi, everyone

A quick Google search shows that "take-up of social housing" hugely outnumbered "uptake of social housing" but "take-up of social benefits" is more or less as common as "uptake of social benefits". Could you tell me what nuances there are between "uptake" and "take-up"?

Thanks.

Answer

Hey there,  
To me there doesn't seem to be much difference in this context. Take up is perhaps broader and can mean 'take up a hobby', 'take up smoking' etc. as in 'start'. However, 'uptake' can only really be used in the context you have specified.

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