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 Words From

• self-in·te·grat·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of integrating¹

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

Example Sentences

The Premier League said the rule changes relate to "integrating the assessment of shareholder loans" and "include the removal of some of the amendments made to APT rules earlier this year".

From BBC

"Expanding the application to more storm events across the world and integrating the model into real-time forecasting systems is also planned to enhance its utility for weather prediction and risk management."

From Science Daily

It raised questions about whether integrating the 2021 US Open champion into the Great Britain team environment might prove difficult.

From BBC

To optimize green space benefits, city designers might consider integrating other cooling strategies.

From Science Daily

The research gave a unique and comprehensive perspective by integrating these multiple perspectives.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• amalgam
• fusion