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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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Mr. Biden issued an executive order embedding “diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility” across “all parts of the Federal workforce.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"While the current iteration of the database primarily centers on human health outcomes, it is designed to expand into ecosystem health domains, embedding salutogenic thinking into One Health frameworks."

From Science Daily

"They listen over and over again, embedding new language. It's magical."

From BBC

Forward-thinking organizations are already requiring such change, embedding adaptability into their cultural DNA.

From The Wall Street Journal

It added that is "well advanced" and is happening through the embedding of mental health outcome measures within the new Encompass system.

From BBC

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