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integration

noun C1
UK /ˌɪn.tɪˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/

Meanings

noun

the process of combining parts, ideas, or systems so they function together as a whole

integration: the process of combining parts, ideas, or systems so they function together as a whole
noun

the inclusion of people from different groups into a shared community with equal participation

integration: the inclusion of people from different groups into a shared community with equal participation
noun

in mathematics, finding a whole amount by combining infinitely many small parts (the inverse of differentiation)

integration: in mathematics, finding a whole amount by combining infinitely many small parts (the inverse of differentiation)

Definition

Integration is the process of combining different parts into one effective whole.

Integration is the act of bringing separate things together so they work as a single system. It often involves connecting processes, teams, or technologies and making them compatible. In society, it can also mean including different groups so they participate fully in shared institutions and everyday life.

Examples

  • The integration of the new software took weeks because the legacy systems were poorly documented.
  • You can judge the merger by whether integration improves service rather than adding layers of bureaucracy.
  • She leads integration across departments, ensuring the marketing team and engineers share the same priorities.
  • They treated integration as an ongoing practice, not a one-time event, and they kept refining their processes.

Common mistake

Learners often confuse integration with installation, but integration means making parts work together, not just putting something in place.

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