Definition of integrate
integrated
;integrating
transitive verb
1 : to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
2 : to find the integral of (something, such as a function or equation)
3a : to unite with something elseb : to incorporate into a larger unit
4a : to end the segregation of and bring into equal membership in society or an organizationb : desegregate integrate school districts
intransitive verb
: to become integrated
From the M-W Editors
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
Recent Examples of integrate from the Web
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Though every team had integrated on the field, MLB front offices remained almost entirely white.
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The Confederate flag was removed when the schools were integrated in the early '70s, and by the '90s the school's logo was changed from a general on horseback to a star feature five-star generals.
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There were people who had stood in the doorways as part of massive resistance to shut down the public schools rather than integrate.
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There is original character, especially the exterior door pulls integrated into the chrome window beltline.
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L3 integrated the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission systems on G550s sold to Australia, Israel and Singapore and for other special-mission models sold to Japan and Germany.
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Apple's operating systems and software features would integrate with devices that include the chip.
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The federal government hopes that the GST will lead to a jump of 14 percent in revenue growth as more taxpayers are integrated into the formal economy and move on to digital modes of payment.
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This cannot be just a small enclave of elitism that is not integrated into the broader San Diego region.
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Origin and Etymology of integrate
Latin integratus, past participle of integrare, from integr-, integer
First Known Use: circa 1586
INTEGRATE Defined for English Language Learners
integrate
playDefinition of integrate for English Language Learners
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: to combine (two or more things) to form or create something
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: to make (something) a part of another larger thing
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: to make (a person or group) part of a larger group or organization
INTEGRATE Defined for Kids
integrate
playDefinition of integrate for Students
integrated
;integrating
1 : to form into a whole : unite Her music integrates jazz and rock.
2 : to make a part of a larger unit They help integrate immigrants into the community.
3 : desegregate The schools are being integrated.
Medical Dictionary
integrate
playMedical Definition of integrate
integrated
;integrating
: to form or blend into a unified whole : cause to undergo integration an integrated personality
Law Dictionary
integrate
Legal Definition of integrate
integrated
integrating
transitive verb
1 : to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole
2 : to end the segregation of and bring into equal membership in society or an organization
intransitive verb
: to become integrated
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