Word family noun incorporation verb incorporate
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishincorporatein‧cor‧po‧rate /ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪt $ -ɔːr-/ ●○○ AWL verb [transitive] INCLUDEto include something as part of a group, system, plan etcincorporate something into/in something We’ve incorporated many environmentally friendly features into the design of the building. Our original proposals were not incorporated in the new legislation. —incorporation /ɪnˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən $ -ɔːr-/ noun [uncountable] the incorporation of the college into the university→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
incorporate• This is one good reason for planning a long-term programme of revision incorporating a number of subject areas.• We have incorporated a users' guide with the software.• Patient employment was incorporated as an important subsystem of rehabilitation.• The cockpit incorporates authentic fittings and systems and has amazed even former Lancaster crews with its authenticity.• The architect has incorporated Egyptian and Renaissance themes in the building's design.• During the 1970s sociologists were beginning to think about how to incorporate gender divisions into sociological theory.• And more public schools incorporate hands-on learning that educators say can help children better absorb some concepts.• Which activities would you like to incorporate in your life?• However, recently, new animal rabies vaccines have been introduced that can be incorporated into edible baits.• Karate is a martial art that incorporates kicking, striking, and punching techniques.• Harris will incorporate the PowerPC into the Night Hawk line.incorporate something into/in something• Several schools are trying to incorporate ethnic foods into their menus.From Longman Business Dictionaryincorporatein‧cor‧po‧rate /ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪt-ɔːr-/ verb [transitive]1COMMERCELAWif a company is incorporated, it is listed officially as a company by meeting certain legal REQUIREMENTs which apply in a particular country or a particular state. Companies which are incorporated become CORPORATIONsZapata Trading was founded in 1986 and incorporated in 1989.The law gave corporations that are incorporated in Pennsylvania 90 days to opt out of certain provisions.2to include or add something to a group, system, plan etcVolvo hopes to incorporate Japanese concepts of worker participation.incorporate something in/into somethingApple Computer agreed to incorporate Adobe’s printer software in the basic program for all Macintosh PCs. —incorporation noun [countable, uncountable]During the first quarter, new business incorporations increased 8.5%.the incorporation of previous price increases into current wage bargaining→ See Verb tableOrigin incorporate (1300-1400) Late Latin past participle of incorporare, from Latin corpus “body” 