integration — The process of combining or coordinating separate elements into a unified whole
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The process of combining or coordinating separate elements into a unified whole
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The chef's integration of Korean and Italian cuisines resulted in kimchi pizza that surprisingly worked.
- The company's successful integration of remote and office workers created a hybrid workplace model.
- His integration into the new friend group was complete when he could finally understand their inside jokes.
integration
NOUN[/ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən/]
The process of combining or coordinating separate elements into a unified whole
The new integration system finally connects every department into one smooth workflow.
INTEG (whole) + RATION (process) — by bringing all separate parts into one INTEG (whole) system through a careful RATION process, they achieved integration.
Analyzing the complex market situation and leading a brilliant new creation, the team achieved full integration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'integrare' meaning 'to make whole' or 'to restore,' derived from 'integer' meaning 'whole' or 'untouched.' The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin.
Breakdown
in- (into) + tegr- (whole, from Latin 'integer') + -ate (verb suffix) + -ion (noun suffix) = integration
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef's integration of Korean and Italian cuisines resulted in kimchi pizza that surprisingly worked.”
“The company's successful integration of remote and office workers created a hybrid workplace model.”
“His integration into the new friend group was complete when he could finally understand their inside jokes.”
“The integration of renewable energy sources into the national grid is crucial for environmental sustainability.”
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