intakesuch
Intakesuch is a neologism used in discussions of data collection and process design to describe an approach that prioritizes sufficiency of inputs over exhaustiveness. The term characterizes the practice of gathering only as much information as is necessary to achieve a task, while avoiding unnecessary data. The word combines intake with such that, echoing mathematical notions of sufficiency. The concept has appeared in online forums, design handbooks, and privacy-focused discussions in the early 2020s as advocates of lean data practices promoted minimal collection.
In practice, intakesuch guides form design, API contracts, and interview protocols by focusing on the minimal
Critics warn that too strict adoption can introduce bias, limit future analysis, or reduce robustness if needs