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integration

n. C / U
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˌɪnəˈɡɹeɪʃən// UK //ˌɪntɪɡɹˈeɪʃən// in·te·gra·tion

n. the act of bringing different parts together to work as one group or system. It often describes how new people become part of a community or how different software programs share information.

n. the process of combining or coordinating separate elements into a unified whole. Frequently used in social contexts to describe the incorporation of individuals into a group, or in technical contexts regarding the interoperability of systems.


SIMPLE

The new software allows for better integration of data.

CONTEXTUAL

Successful integration of immigrants into the local workforce requires both language training and the recognition of foreign qualifications.

COMPLEX

The seamless integration of renewable energy sources into the national grid remains a significant challenge for engineers due to the intermittent nature of wind and solar power.

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Origin

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

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the abstract process; countable when referring to a specific instance or mathematical operation.

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