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integration

Phoneticsin·te·gra·tion, stress on the third syllable

US/ˌɪnəˈɡɹeɪʃən/

UK/ˌɪntɪɡɹˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

01combining parts

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of bringing different things together to work as one system.

n. the process of combining multiple components or systems into a unified, functional whole.

“The integration of the two computer systems took several months to complete.”

“Successful business integration requires aligning the corporate cultures of both companies rather than just merging their financial assets.”

Usage

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

02social inclusion

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the process of helping people from different groups or cultures live and work together fairly.

n. the process of incorporating individuals or minority groups into a wider community or society.

“The government is working on the social integration of new immigrants.”

“The school's policy promotes the integration of students from diverse backgrounds to foster a more inclusive learning environment.”

03calculus

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Mathematics Technical

n. a mathematical process used to find areas, volumes, and totals.

n. the mathematical operation of finding the integral of a function.

“We learned the basic rules of integration in our calculus class today.”

“The physicist used complex integration to calculate the total energy produced during the chemical reaction.”

Usage

In mathematics, it is the inverse process of differentiation.

Antonyms

04biological development

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Academic · Technical

n. the way different parts of a living thing develop together into a simple, permanent form.

n. the evolutionary process by which complex parts are coordinated into a relatively simple and stable organism.

“The integration of different organs allows the body to function properly.”

“Biologists study the integration of various physiological systems to understand how organisms adapt to extreme environments.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “integration” in context.

Verb

01. require integration

“The new software modules require integration into the existing system to function correctly.”

verb + noun

Adjective

02. social integration

“The government launched a new program to promote the social integration of refugees.”

adj + noun

03. successful integration

“The successful integration of the two companies led to a significant increase in market share.”

adj + noun

Real-World Examples

“Discussions could then take place over the status of RSF fighters and the possible integration into the regular forces of those who had not committed crimes, he said.”
Al Jazeera 15 Aug 2026
“In comments reported by VRT and Nieuwsblad , he called for urgent recruitment to the service and for greater integration of firefighting fleet across the EU.”
The Guardian 17 Aug 2026

Etymology

From French intégration, from Latin integratio. Morphologically integrate + -ion.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Word family

Domains

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