Word
incorporated
Phoneticsin·cor·po·rat·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈkɔɹpɝˌeɪtɪd/
UK/ɪnkˈɔːpəɹˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01included or combined
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to include something as part of a larger group, system, or plan.
v. to include or integrate something as a constituent part of a larger whole. Often used in the passive voice or as a past participle.
“The new design incorporated many suggestions from the customers.”
“The final report incorporated data from several independent studies to provide a more comprehensive overview of the environmental impact.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'into'.
Synonyms
02legally formed company
B2 · Upper Intermediate Law American English
adj. describes a business that is officially registered as a legal company.
adj. formed into a legal corporation; specifically, a business entity where ownership is divided into shares and liability is limited.
“The small family business eventually became an incorporated company.”
“Once the firm became incorporated, the founders were no longer personally liable for the company's mounting debts.”
Usage
In American English, often abbreviated as 'Inc.' after a company name.
Teaching tip
In British English, the term 'Limited' (Ltd) is more commonly used for this specific legal status.
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Real-World Examples
“India is among the countries that has incorporated protections for CITES-listed species into its wildlife laws.” “Within a couple of years, films like Flashdance (1983) and Top Gun (1986) incorporated these speedy new rhythms, creating a visual language that would come to dominate pop culture.” “In 1917, he incorporated the Julius Rosenwald Fund , which supported building schools for African Americans in 14 Southern states with segregated school systems.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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