integration
noun [ U ]
uk/ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən/ usthe process of combining two or more things into one:
integration across sth We need to reduce the differences between local units, with the aim of greater integration across markets.
integration between sth and sth How can we achieve a higher level of integration between our company and our supply-chain partners?
integration into sth The book examines China's integration into the global economy.
integration (of sth) with sth One of the company's weaknesses is poor integration of business processes with information systems.
close/smooth/total integration The new database will mean smoother integration with suppliers.
the process of becoming part of a group of people:
integration (of sb) into sth The purpose of the induction program is to encourage the integration of new staff into the team.
integration with sth The manager assesses other aspects of a new employee's development, such as social integration with colleagues.
See also
backward integration
computer telephony integration
data integration
economic integration
Enterprise Application Integration
forward integration
global integration
horizontal integration strategy
HR integration
knowledge integration
horizontal integration
market integration
vertical integration
vertical integration strategy