integration

noun

Definition of integrationnext
as in absorption
a state or the act of combining or being combined into a cohesive whole The brain's integration of sensory input from both eyes allows for depth perception.

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Recent Examples of integration The integration creates an ultra-smooth shopping experience for consumers. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Without standardized training, sustainable wages, and meaningful integration into workforce planning, no amount of nurse supply will stabilize care delivery. — Lynne S. Moronski, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026 QuickBooks Online offers a range of plans, integrations and automation features for businesses at different stages of growth. — Dana Miranda, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier and helping pave the way for other integration in domestic sports competitions. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for integration
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  1. absorption
  2. blending
  3. incorporation
  4. merging
Noun
  • Why coffee on an empty stomach backfires Pouring coffee into an empty stomach speeds absorption and sharpens the eventual fall.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The office market posted its fifth consecutive quarter of positive net absorption, with occupiers adding 6 million square feet in the third quarter of this year, according to a new report from JLL.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of absorption
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  • Officials said the gradual blending is intended to minimize changes residents may notice in their water.
    — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • This is the fastest-growing category at Peter Millar, Cater said, and is inspired by a blending of the best of American and European design.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of blending
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  • Some believed that phallic icons served as protective amulets against infertility and evil spirits, thus leading to their incorporation in performances, art, and architecture.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Incumbent Linda Budge, who has been on the City Council since the city’s incorporation in 2003, is running for reelection in the 5th District against Tegan Mauldin and Lilia Darbinyan.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of incorporation
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  • For larger workloads, batch processing can handle multiple files for tasks such as conversion, merging, compression, OCR, printing, encryption, and adding or removing watermarks.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Prediction markets enable a more complete merging of the financial with the social and linguistic than social media has been able to achieve.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
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