incorporation
noun
in·cor·po·ra·tion
in-ˌkȯr-pə-ˈrā-shən 
plural incorporations
1
: the act or an instance of incorporating : something or the state of being incorporated
incorporation of a conquered territory into an empire
incorporation of new ideas into a business plan
Since silver is a conductor of heat, it was deemed inappropriate for hot drinks until the incorporation of wood, ivory, or bone handles made it possible to use silver for pots, hot water kettles, and the like.—
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Allison Eckardt Ledes… the U.S. delegation has been advocating reforestation and the incorporation of carbon in agricultural soils as a substitute for reducing emissions from burning fossil fuels.—Bette Hileman
Bette HilemanThese examples show clean and clever design, thoughtful material selection, and incorporation of furniture or furniture-like elements.—Bill Crosby
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: creation or formation of a legal corporation
The American Maine-Anjou Association is currently celebrating its twentieth anniversary of incorporation.—American Beef Cattleman
American Beef CattlemanExamples of incorporation in a Sentence
the workers stood nervously before the company boss, for he was to them the incorporation of all that controlled their fate
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In his latest escalation of his trade war with Canada, President Trump has again referred to the possibility of bludgeoning the country into incorporation into the United States.
—The Editors, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
Some things were already scripted, like the incorporation of the Holocaust experience of Erzsebet and László and the light being reflected on the altar, but it wasn’t fully described.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
As radio broadcasts have been the heartbeat of both franchises for generations, their incorporation as a visual component enhances the storytelling experience.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The quality of research and incorporation of current sources stands out in many reviews, with customers appreciating writers who go beyond basic requirements to develop thoughtful analysis.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
Some things were already scripted, like the incorporation of the Holocaust experience of Erzsebet and László and the light being reflected on the altar, but it wasn’t fully described.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
As radio broadcasts have been the heartbeat of both franchises for generations, their incorporation as a visual component enhances the storytelling experience.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The quality of research and incorporation of current sources stands out in many reviews, with customers appreciating writers who go beyond basic requirements to develop thoughtful analysis.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Incorporation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incorporation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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incorporation
noun
in·cor·po·ra·tion
in-ˌkȯr-pə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the process of taking in and uniting with something especially by chemical reaction
the incorporation of a radioisotope by living cells
2
: the psychological process of identifying with or introjecting something
the incorporation of the external world in the superego—G. S. Blum
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