integrating

[in-ti-grey-ting]

adjective

1. coming or bringing together into a whole; uniting or combining.

   Philosophy is an integrating discipline, as it puts all varieties of knowledge together and determines their overall significance.

2. blending with and becoming part of the dominant culture group, or aiding a minority group in this process.

   Forced to resettle in southwestern Asia in the 12th century, the easily integrating Kipchaks helped revive the weak economy there.

3. giving equal opportunity and consideration to one or more racial, religious, ethnic, or other minority groups in an organization, workplace, nation, etc..

   In our cycling club we see storytelling as an integrating activity, with elderly and young people alike sharing their cycling experiences.

4. combining previously segregated neighborhoods, facilities, classes, etc., into one unified system.

   Apartheid was a deliberate, conscious attempt to block the racially integrating effects of the free market.

Other Word Forms

• self-integrating adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of integrating¹

First recorded in 1620–40; integrate ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

“We have entered into an investment phase to build long-term strategic value in AI technologies and infrastructure and a consumption platform integrating daily life services and e-commerce,” Chief Executive Eddie Wu said.

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But given the numerous factors at play in football, both on and off the pitch, striking the perfect balance integrating the new talent isn't always easy.

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Future progress also depends on integrating microbes into national biodiversity and climate strategies, including "30 by 30" and One Health policies.

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The drug industry has done a better job of embracing and integrating the Chinese research-and-development engine with collaborations.

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Schools that considered integrating would have their funds cut off.

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Related Words

• amalgam 
• fusion