embedding
n.the act of fixing something firmly and deeply into a surrounding mass. In technology, it also refers to how one piece of software or data is placed inside another.
n.the process of firmly fixing an object or idea within a surrounding mass or context. In linguistics and computer science, it refers to the mapping of one structure into another while preserving certain properties.
“The embedding of the glass in the wall was permanent.”
“The software allows for the seamless embedding of video files directly into the text of the presentation.”
“Successful cultural integration requires the deep embedding of shared values within the community's daily practices rather than just the implementation of superficial policies.”
Often used in technical contexts like mathematics, linguistics, or computer science to describe how one object is contained within another.
“Elsewhere, the paper reports on "Iconic Diana dresses revealed among palace archives", embedding a photo of the late Princess of Wales.”
“But while more firmly embedding colleges within local economies is a good idea, giving mayors responsibility for sixth forms , along with the full range of post-16 options, would be a huge shift.”
From embed + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.