- present participle of integrate.
integrating
Americanadjective
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Etymology
Origin of integrating
First recorded in 1620–40; integrate ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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From launching and monitoring campaigns to crafting creative messages, advertising agencies and brands are increasingly integrating AI into every part of the ad business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
The firm rewards junior employees for getting their hands dirty integrating AI and mapping new processes rather than hitting billable hour targets, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
The advance comes from integrating a self regulating chemical component directly into the electrolyzer, reducing both system complexity and cost.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
While Tableau is integrating technology from those AI platforms, it’s still possible that Salesforce will lose Tableau customers to AI.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Fully integrating the arts requires a time commitment and instructional expertise, but often there isn’t the time, resources, or incentive to fully learn or implement the entire process for a lesson.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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