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Word

integrating

Phoneticsin·te·grat·ing

US/ˈɪnəˌɡɹeɪtɪŋ/

UK/ˈɪntɪɡɹˌeɪtɪŋ/

Definitions

01combining parts

B2

v. joining different things together to make them part of one system.

v. the process of combining multiple elements or subsystems into a single, functional unit. Often used in technical or organisational contexts.

“Integrating the new software into our daily routine took a few weeks.”

“Integrating the legacy database with the modern cloud infrastructure required extensive testing to ensure data integrity across all platforms.”

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'into' or 'with'.

Antonyms

separatingsegregating

02social inclusion

B2

v. helping someone become a full member of a group or society.

v. the act of facilitating the full participation of individuals or minority groups into a larger social structure or community.

“The school is focused on integrating new students from different countries.”

“The government launched a new initiative aimed at integrating refugees into the local workforce through language training and mentorship.”

Usage

Commonly used in the context of immigration, education, and social policy.

Synonyms

03serving to join

C1

adj. describing something that helps to bring different parts together.

adj. functioning to unify or combine disparate elements into a cohesive whole.

“The manager played an integrating role, making sure all the teams talked to each other.”

“The proposed policy serves as an integrating force within the fragmented department, aligning diverse interests toward a common goal.”

Academic

Antonyms

Real-World Examples

“The team envisions integrating artificial intelligence into AGENTEX to further optimize protein design.”
Phys.org · 26 Aug 2026
“Our own school, Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business , reflects this broader trend by integrating AI into its programs, while retaining a focus on human judgment.”
The Conversation · 7 Aug 2026

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
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