Word
integrated
Phoneticsin·te·grat·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪnəˌɡɹeɪtəd/
UK/ˈɪntɪɡɹˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01combined into a whole
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adj. describing parts that are combined to work together as a single, effective system.
adj. describing components that are coordinated or blended to function as a unified whole.
“The new phone has an integrated camera that takes high-quality photos.”
“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.
Antonyms
02socially mixed
C1 · Advanced American English
adj. describing a place or group where people of different races or backgrounds are included equally.
adj. characterized by the ending of segregation; specifically, where different racial or social groups have equal access to facilities and opportunities.
“They moved to an integrated neighbourhood where children of all backgrounds played together.”
“The civil rights movement fought for integrated schools to ensure that every child received the same quality of education regardless of their race.”
Teaching tip
While used globally, this sense is particularly prominent in the context of United States history and social policy.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “integrated” in context.
Verb
01. become integrated
“It takes time for new employees to become integrated with the rest of the team.”
verb + adj
02. remain integrated
“The various departments must remain integrated to ensure the project's success.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. integrated approach
“We need an integrated approach to solve the complex issue of urban poverty.”
adj + noun
04. integrated circuit
“The invention of the integrated circuit revolutionized modern computing.”
adj + noun
05. integrated into
“Immigrants often find it easier to succeed when they are well integrated into the local community.”
adj + prep
06. fully integrated
“The new software is fully integrated into our existing workflow.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. integrated transport system
“The city boasts a highly efficient integrated transport system.”
adj + noun
08. appreciation integrated
Real-World Examples
“Young people’s perspectives must be integrated into research and policymaking that drives solutions to issues surrounding information integrity, the brief argues.” “The study, published in the journal Bioresource Technology , introduces an integrated engineering framework that combines transcriptomic analysis with a transcriptome-constrained genome-scale metabolic model (GEM) to identify metabolic engineering targets for enhanced bioplastic production.” - 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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