integration meaning

integration means 'the act of combining parts into a whole'.

integration :

combination, unification

noun

▪ The integration of new ideas is important.

▪ Combining new ideas is important.

▪ Integration helps teams work better.

▪ Combining parts helps teams work better.

paraphrasing

▪ incorporation – combination

▪ amalgamation – unification

▪ fusion – combination

▪ blending – unification

integration

Pronunciation

integration [ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən]

The stress is on 'gra', and it sounds like 'in-ti-gray-shun'.

Common phrases and grammar about integration

integration - Common meaning

noun
combination, unification

Part of Speech Changes for "integration"

▪ integrate (verb) – to combine parts into a whole

▪ integrative (adjective) – tending to combine parts

Common Expressions with "integration"

▪ integration process – the act of combining parts

▪ social integration – combining into society

▪ integration plan – a plan to combine parts

▪ integration strategy – a way to combine parts

Important examples of integration in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, integration often refers to combining systems or ideas.

▪The integration of new software improved efficiency.
▪Combining new software improved efficiency.

Example of a confusing word: segregation (to separate)

▪The segregation of new software improved efficiency.
▪Separating new software improved efficiency.
"Integration" means "to combine" or "to bring together," often used in contexts where different systems or ideas are merged to function as a whole. In the sentence "The integration of new software improved efficiency," it correctly describes the process of combining software systems. "Segregation," on the other hand, means "to separate" or "to set apart," which is the opposite of integration. The sentence "The segregation of new software improved efficiency" is grammatically correct but logically incorrect in this context, as it suggests separation rather than combination. Therefore, "integration" is the appropriate choice here.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Integration is used as a noun in TOEIC grammar questions to refer to the act of combining.

▪Integration of departments is necessary.
▪Combining departments is necessary.

integration

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

vertical integration

'combining supply chain stages', used in business contexts.

▪The company achieved vertical integration.
▪The company combined supply chain stages.

cultural integration

'combining cultures', used in social contexts.

▪Cultural integration enriches society.
▪Combining cultures enriches society.

Differences between similar words and integration

integration

,

incorporation

differences

Integration refers to combining parts into a whole, while incorporation refers to forming a legal entity or combining into a structure.

integration
▪The integration of technology was successful.
▪The combination of technology was successful.
incorporation
▪The incorporation of the company was completed.
▪The formation of the company was completed.

integration

,

amalgamation

differences

Integration is used to describe combining parts into a whole, while amalgamation often refers to merging companies or entities.

integration
▪Integration of services improved customer experience.
▪The merging of the two firms was strategic.
amalgamation
▪The amalgamation of the two firms was strategic.
▪The merging of the two firms was strategic.

Words with the same origin as integration

The origin of integration

The word's etymology is not clear.

Word structure

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