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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Advocacy groups praised the decision, casting it as an important signal of inclusion.
—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
For me, the word inclusion or the word beauty means something completely different to a French woman who’s been there for 45 years.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 26 June 2024
In this case, however, Pride Month coincides with a growing conservative backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion programs (DEI) in the private sector.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 June 2024
Also unique to Invicta FC is its inclusion of the Atomweight class for fighters weighing 96-105 pounds.
—Kylie Volavongsa, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2024
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Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
For me, the word inclusion or the word beauty means something completely different to a French woman who’s been there for 45 years.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 26 June 2024
In this case, however, Pride Month coincides with a growing conservative backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion programs (DEI) in the private sector.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 June 2024
Also unique to Invicta FC is its inclusion of the Atomweight class for fighters weighing 96-105 pounds.
—Kylie Volavongsa, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for inclusion
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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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