Integration

/ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of combining or incorporating parts into a whole.

The integration of new technologies into the classroom can enhance student learning.

The act of bringing together and coordinating different groups or systems to work effectively.

Successful social integration requires understanding and cooperation among diverse communities.

The mathematical process of finding the integral of a function.

He learned that integration is a fundamental concept in calculus used to calculate areas under curves.

From Latin 'integratio', meaning 'restoration, renewal', from 'integer', meaning 'whole, complete'.

social integration

The process of integrating individuals from different social groups into a community.

system integration

The process of linking together different computing systems and software applications to act as a coordinated whole.

cultural integration

The blending of different cultures to create a cohesive society.

integrate

To combine one thing with another to form a whole.

integrative

Serving to integrate; combining or coordinating diverse elements.

integrity

The quality of being whole and undivided.

Cohesive merging of ideas.

Their collaboration was an integration of crazy ideas.