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integrated

adj.
US //ˈɪnəˌɡɹeɪtəd// UK //ˈɪntɪɡɹˌeɪtɪd// in·te·grat·ed
  1. 1 combined into a whole (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    describing parts that are combined to work together as a single, effective system.

    describing components that are coordinated or blended to function as a unified whole.

    Example

    The new phone has an integrated camera that takes high-quality photos.

    Example

    The company implemented an integrated software solution to ensure that the sales and accounting departments could share data in real time.

    Usage

    Often used in technical or business contexts to describe systems.
  2. 2 socially mixed (adj.)
    C1 Advanced American English

    describing a place or group where people of different races or backgrounds are included equally.

    characterized by the ending of segregation; specifically, where different racial or social groups have equal access to facilities and opportunities.

    Example

    They moved to an integrated neighbourhood where children of all backgrounds played together.

    Example

    The civil rights movement fought for integrated schools to ensure that every child received the same quality of education regardless of their race.

    Teacher's tip

    While used globally, this sense is particularly prominent in the context of United States history and social policy.
Word family
  • Nounintel
  • Adjectiveintegrated

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