inclusion
noun
in·clu·sion
in-ˈklü-zhən 
2
: something that is included: such as
a
: a gaseous, liquid, or solid foreign body enclosed in a mass (as of a mineral)
b
: a passive usually temporary product of cell activity (such as a starch grain) within the cytoplasm or nucleus
3
: the act or practice of including students with disabilities with the general student population
Inclusion refers to a variety of integration approaches, but the goal is to blend special education students into the traditional classroom.—
Suevon Lee
—sometimes used before a nounSuevon Leean inclusion classroom/school
4
: the act or practice of including and accommodating people who have historically been excluded (as because of their race, gender, sexuality, or ability)
… academic libraries have traditionally struggled to address problems of equity, diversity and inclusion. The low representation of people of color in library staff has been a particular shortcoming, despite many initiatives to attract minority staff to the field.—Lindsay McKenzie
Lindsay McKenzieTech workers say they are more interested in diversity and are more willing to work to promote inclusion in their workplace …—Jessica Guynn
Jessica GuynnMeaningful civic inclusion even now eludes many of our fellow citizens who are recognizably of African descent.—Glenn C. Loury
Glenn C. Loury5
mathematics
: a relation between two classes (see class sense 3c) that exists when all members of the first class are also members of the second compare membership sense 3
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Warhol’s legacy continues to have huge influence on artists, as seen by the inclusion of contemporary artists inspired by him such as David LaChapelle, Gavin Turk, Rob and Nick Carter, and Philip Colbert.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Early reactions to the live-action remake note the film's inclusion of iconic original moments as a key reason for its success.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 26 May 2025
In his rally-style speech, Trump celebrated the achievements of the students, while also lauding his own presidency—including his cracking down on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 May 2025
That proposal submitted by Polk Stanley Wilcox was estimated to cost at least $136,000; the optional inclusion of the shock wires would have added approximately $55,000 to the total price.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Early reactions to the live-action remake note the film's inclusion of iconic original moments as a key reason for its success.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 26 May 2025
In his rally-style speech, Trump celebrated the achievements of the students, while also lauding his own presidency—including his cracking down on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 May 2025
That proposal submitted by Polk Stanley Wilcox was estimated to cost at least $136,000; the optional inclusion of the shock wires would have added approximately $55,000 to the total price.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
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“Inclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclusion. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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inclusion
noun
in·clu·sion
in-ˈklü-zhən
1
: the act of including : the state of being included
2
: something that is included
Medical Definition
inclusion
noun
in·clu·sion
in-ˈklü-zhən
: something that is included
especially
: a passive usually temporary product of cell activity (as a starch grain) within the cytoplasm or nucleus
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