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embedding

American  
[em-bed-ing] / ɛmˈbɛd ɪŋ /
Also imbedding

noun

Mathematics.

  1. the mapping of one set into another.

embedding British  
/ ɪmˈbɛdɪŋ /

noun

  1. the practice of assigning or being assigned a journalist to accompany an active military unit

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Etymology

Origin of embedding

embed + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Embedding the technology into industrial processes, where Europe already has deep expertise, is seen as a key route for the continent to catch up in the artificial intelligence race against the United States and China.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Embedding such objects in our kitchen routines keeps these treasured people and things close to us—until they don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Embedding aid or service into protest strengthens these aspects.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2025

Embedding this type of expertise into AI models can help pathologists across the country do their jobs better and faster, Goldstein said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2024

Embedding them within products, meanwhile, might result in a broad economic payoff as well.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2021

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