integration

The process of joining different things so they work together as one system.

• Integration makes the two systems work together.
• Economic integration has increased trade between the countries.
• We tested the integration of the new payment software.

How to use it: integration of something (The integration of these services will save time.); integration with something (The app allows integration with existing software.)

Similar words: combination, unification

Opposites: separation

Common phrases: system integration, economic integration, integration of services

The process of becoming part of a community and taking part in its life.

• Learning the language helps with integration.
• The city supports the integration of refugees.
• Schools play a part in social integration.

How to use it: integration into something (Language classes support integration into the local community.)

Similar words: inclusion

Opposites: exclusion

Common phrases: social integration, integration into society, integration of immigrants

A mathematical process used to calculate totals, such as the area under a curve.

• Integration gives the area under this curve.
• We solved the equation using integration by parts.
• Numerical integration provided an approximate answer.

Opposites: differentiation

Common phrases: numerical integration, integration by parts, integration of functions