integrate

The definition of integrate is to combine two or more things to create one new whole or to intermix a minority population with a majority one.

(verb)

An example of integrate is when you combine two different solutions to a problem to create one better solution.
An example of integrate is when you create a cohesive plan for education by mixing different educational styles.
An example of integrate is when affirmative action works to achieve more minorities in the workplace.

See integrate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

to make whole or complete by adding or bringing together parts
to put or bring (parts) together into a whole; unify
to give or indicate the whole, sum, or total of
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1. to remove the legal and social barriers imposing segregation upon (racial groups) so as to permit free and equal association
2. to abolish segregation in; desegregate (a school, neighborhood, etc.)
Math.
1. to calculate the integral or integrals of (a function, equation, etc.)
2. to perform the process of integration upon
Psychol. to cause to undergo integration

Origin: < L integratus, pp. of integrare, to make whole, renew < integer: see integer

intransitive verb

to become integrated

Related Forms:

See integrate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb inte·grat·ed, inte·grat·ing, inte·grates

verb, transitive

To make into a whole by bringing all parts together; unify.
a. To join with something else; unite.
b. To make part of a larger unit: integrated the new procedures into the work routine.
a. To open to people of all races or ethnic groups without restriction; desegregate.
b. To admit (a racial or ethnic group) to equal membership in an institution or society.
Mathematics
a. To calculate the integral of.
b. To perform integration on.
Psychology To bring about the integration of (personality traits).