Translation guide
The English verb "integrate" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses: combining parts into a whole, incorporating something into a group or system, and the mathematical sense. It also touches on social integration and technical contexts.
To bring together separate elements so that they work together as a single system or entity.
The most direct and common translation for integrating systems, data, or organizations. It implies merging into a single, coordinated unit.
We need to integrate the new system with the existing one.
Emphasizes becoming one body or a seamless whole. Often used for physical or organizational integration.
We integrated the two departments to improve efficiency.
Often used for blending or fusing different elements, such as cultures, ideas, or technologies. Implies a harmonious combination.
A design that integrates tradition and modern technology.
A more casual verb meaning to bring together, organize, or unify. Suitable for integrating ideas, information, or efforts.
I integrated everyone's opinions into one proposal.
To make someone or something become an accepted part of a community, organization, or culture.
Intransitive verb meaning to blend in or assimilate naturally. Often used for individuals integrating into a new environment.
He quickly integrated into the new workplace.
Transitive verb meaning to accept or welcome. Used when a group actively integrates someone.
Means to assimilate, often implying loss of original identity. Can be used in sociological contexts but may carry a negative nuance.
To find the integral of a function.
The standard mathematical term for integration.
Please integrate this function.
To make something a built-in part of a product, system, or plan.
Means to incorporate or embed. Commonly used for integrating features into software or components into a machine.
This software has a translation feature integrated.
Means to have something built-in. Often used for hardware or devices.
This camera has an integrated GPS.
統合する is the most general and often used for systems and organizations. 一体化する emphasizes becoming one seamless entity. 融合する implies a harmonious blend, often of different natures (e.g., cultures, genres).
For 'integrate into society,' avoid direct translations like 社会に統合する. Instead, use 溶け込む or 受け入れられる depending on the perspective.
The new employee integrated well into the team.
We need to integrate these two databases.
The local community warmly integrated the newcomers.
It takes time for immigrants to integrate into a new culture.