incorporation

noun

in·​cor·​po·​ra·​tion in-ˌkȯr-pə-ˈrā-shən 

plural incorporations

1

: the act or an instance of incorporating : something or the state of being incorporated

incorporation of a conquered territory into an empire

incorporation of new ideas into a business plan

Since silver is a conductor of heat, it was deemed inappropriate for hot drinks until the incorporation of wood, ivory, or bone handles made it possible to use silver for pots, hot water kettles, and the like.

—Allison Eckardt Ledes

… the U.S. delegation has been advocating reforestation and the incorporation of carbon in agricultural soils as a substitute for reducing emissions from burning fossil fuels.

—Bette Hileman

These examples show clean and clever design, thoughtful material selection, and incorporation of furniture or furniture-like elements.

—Bill Crosby

2

: creation or formation of a legal corporation

The American Maine-Anjou Association is currently celebrating its twentieth anniversary of incorporation.

—American Beef Cattleman

Synonyms

• abstract
• avatar
• embodier
• embodiment
• epitome
• externalization
• genius
• icon
• ikon
• image
• incarnation
• instantiation
• manifestation
• objectification
• personification
• personifier

Examples of incorporation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By imposing a federal standard for incorporation, the CTA allegedly oversteps Congress's powers and contravenes the principles of federalism and state autonomy. —Matthew Erskine, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

The Leucadia area in northwestern Encinitas has been plagued by flooding problems for decades, dating back to before the city’s incorporation in 1986. —Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2024

Developing the computer took time, of course, so the resulting Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh actually came out nearly 21 years after the original creation of Apple itself (but, to be fair, about 20 years after its incorporation in 1977). —Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2024

To top it off, this gel also provides nearly instantaneous relief with the incorporation. —Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2024

However, this technology also requires the incorporation of precious metals. —IEEE Spectrum, 29 Feb. 2024

From legal incorporation to expense management and branding, Tailor Brands provides all the tools, services, and personalized guidance needed to build a successful business – all on a single dashboard. —Zenger News, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024

Today’s plan to transfer SpaceX’s incorporation to Texas is the next shoe to drop. —Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2024

The company is incorporated in Delaware, but Musk announced early Thursday that Tesla shareholders will soon vote on whether to move its state of incorporation to Texas following a Delaware judge's denial of Musk's staggering $56 billion pay package. —Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 1 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing incorporation

• pre-incorporation

Medical Definition

incorporation

noun

in·​cor·​po·​ra·​tion in-ˌkȯr-pə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the process of taking in and uniting with something especially by chemical reaction

the incorporation of a radioisotope by living cells

2

: the psychological process of identifying with or introjecting something

the incorporation of the external world in the superego

—G. S. Blum