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int-i-GRAYSHUN/ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃn/

Integration is combining people or systems so they work as one (often uncountable): integration of systems; social integration. Integrate is the verb (already in the dictionary). Merger is more about companies becoming one firm. Trusts delay integration of booking systems.

Meaning

The process of combining people or systems so they work as one (often uncountable).

Examples

• “The trust delayed integration of the two booking systems.”
• “Language classes supported integration into the local college.”

Good to know

integration of (often uncountable). Verb: integrate. Company twin: a merger. IT / NHS / social policy. Not “an integrate”.

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