Definition of INTEGRATING (original) (raw)
1
: to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
2
a
: to incorporate into a larger unit
b
: to unite with something else
3
b
: to end the segregation of and bring into equal membership in society or an organization
4
: to find the integral of (something, such as a function or equation)
Synonyms
Examples of integrate in a Sentence
The car's design successfully integrates art and technology. She integrates elements of jazz and rock in her music. They have resisted efforts to integrate women into the military. Many immigrants have found it difficult to integrate into American culture. a law requiring schools to integrate
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The latter has been slowly integrated into the Premier League since Maurizio Sarri’s time at Chelsea, Tottenham under Antonio Conte and the most obvious example is Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton & Hove Albion. —Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024 This trend of integrating pets into human social spheres has historical roots, dating back to ancient civilizations. —Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024 After Disney acquired Fox in 2017, the Deadpool character was integrated into Marvel Studios’ MCU, and a third installment of the franchise was released in 2024 with Deadpool & Wolverine directed by Shawn Levy. —Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024 Also integrated into the number boards are the rear turn indicators, which form an L shape that can be seen from both the side and the back. —New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for integrate
Word History
Etymology
Latin integratus, past participle of integrare, from integr-, integer
First Known Use
circa 1586, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of integrate was circa 1586
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“Integrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/integrate. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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Last Updated: 28 Dec 2024 - Updated example sentences
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