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Integration
/ɪntɛɡʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/
integration
Die Integration von Migranten in die Gesellschaft ist eine wichtige Aufgabe.
The integration of migrants into society is an important task.
formal
the process of combining or including people, ideas, or systems into a whole
Die Integration der neuen Mitarbeiter in das Team verlief reibungslos.
The integration of the new employees into the team went smoothly.
Die Integration von erneuerbaren Energien in das Stromnetz ist ein zentrales Ziel der Energiewende.
The integration of renewable energies into the power grid is a central goal of the energy transition.
In technical contexts (e.g., mathematics, engineering), 'Integration' can also refer to the process of finding an integral (mathematical operation).
Collocations
soziale Integrationsocial integrationwirtschaftliche Integrationeconomic integrationdigitale Integrationdigital integration
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Pay attention to the prepositions used with 'Integration' in German (e.g., *Integration in* + accusative case, *Integration von* + dative case).
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'Integration' shifts slightly depending on the context (e.g., social vs. technical). Always check the surrounding text for clues.
Word Origin
From Latin *integratio* ('renewal, restoration'), from *integrare* ('to make whole'), related to *integer* ('whole, intact').
Usage Notes
In German, 'Integration' is often used in contexts involving inclusion, especially in social, political, or technical discussions. The term carries a positive connotation, implying successful incorporation.
Word Breakdown
Integ-
from Latin *integer* ('whole')
root-ation
process or action
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