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in-KORP-uh-rayt/ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪt/

To incorporate is to include something as part of a whole: incorporate feedback, incorporate an erratum. Include is everyday; integrate (already in the dictionary) stresses making it work as one. A corporation is a company; incorporated (Inc.) is a legal status. Do not incorporate a biscuit.

Meaning

To include something as part of a whole.

Examples

• “The second edition incorporated the erratum on page 12.”
• “The second edition incorporated the page-12 correction instead of hiding it.”
• “Integrate often means systems working as one; incorporate is “build this piece in”.”

Good to know

Build in as a part. Everyday: include. Cousin: integrate (make into one system). Legal: incorporated company. Not food.

Near in meaning

include

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