Include: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ษชnหˆkluหd ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

programming

To bring a file or library into a program so that it can be used. This process allows the program to access and utilize the code or resources from the included file or library.

Synonyms

add, incorporate, integrate.

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Word Description / Examples
include

Use when you want to express that something is part of a whole or group. It focuses on the act of adding something as a part of something else.

  • The recipe includes sugar and flour
  • Guests include friends and family
incorporate

Use in a formal context to indicate the combination of different elements into a single entity. Often used in business, science, and professional settings.

  • The company will incorporate new technologies to improve production
  • It's important to incorporate feedback into our process
integrate

Use to describe the action of combining parts or elements into a whole, often implying that the parts are functioning together seamlessly. Common in discussions about systems, processes, and diverse groups.

  • We need to integrate new software with our existing systems
  • The school aims to integrate students from different backgrounds
add

Use in a general sense when you want to show that something is being put together with something else, often to increase the amount or number. It's commonly used in mathematical contexts and everyday language.

  • Add two cups of water to the mixture
  • They need to add more employees to the team

Examples of usage

  • You need to include the header file in order to use the functions declared within it.
  • The developer decided to include a new library to improve the program's performance.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To make someone or something part of a group or situation. It involves encompassing or involving someone or something within a particular context or setting.

Synonyms

encompass, incorporate, involve.

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Word Description / Examples
include

Use when you want to add something as part of a whole or group.

  • The package includes free breakfast.
  • Please include your contact information in the form.
involve

Use when something requires the participation or engagement of someone or something.

  • The project will involve a lot of teamwork.
  • Learning a new language involves consistent practice.
incorporate

Used when something is added and integrated into a larger entity or system.

  • We plan to incorporate more eco-friendly practices.
  • The new law will incorporate several recommendations from experts.
encompass

Best used when referring to something that covers a wide range or extent.

  • Her responsibilities encompass managing the entire team.
  • The festival will encompass music, art, and food.

Examples of usage

  • The manager decided to include the new employee in the upcoming project meetings.
  • The event planner wanted to include interactive activities to engage the attendees.
Context #3 | Noun

mail

A document or item that is added to a letter or package before it is sent. It could be an additional piece of information, a promotional material, or a gift.

Synonyms

addition, attachment, enclosure.

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Word Description / Examples
include

Used when you want to indicate that something is a part of a group or set.

  • Make sure to include all the necessary information in the report
  • The package includes a user manual and a warranty card
enclosure

Often used in formal or business correspondence to indicate that documents are physically included within the same envelope.

  • Enclosed you will find the contract for your review
  • I've included a check as an enclosure
attachment

Used primarily in emails and messages to refer to a file or document that is sent along with the main message.

  • Please see the attachment for the meeting agenda
  • I've sent the report as an attachment to this email
addition

Used when something extra is added to an existing group or set.

  • In addition to the main course, we also have a dessert menu
  • The new addition to the team brought fresh ideas

Examples of usage

  • The brochure was included in the envelope as an extra marketing material.
  • The sender decided to include a handwritten note with the package.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'includere', which means 'to shut in' or 'to enclose'.
  • It was adopted into Middle English around the 14th century, originally used in the context of architecture and spaces.
  • The prefix 'in-' indicates 'inside', while 'claudere' means 'to close', highlighting the idea of keeping something within a boundary.

Pop Culture

  • The phrase 'inclusion rider', popularized by celebrity speeches, encourages the fair representation of diverse groups in film and media.
  • In modern social movements, inclusion refers to ensuring different voices and backgrounds are represented in conversations and decisions.
  • Popular music often includes themes of belonging, with many artists writing songs about being inclusive and accepting differences.

Psychology

  • Research shows that inclusive environments can boost mental well-being and creativity, as people feel valued and safe to express themselves.
  • In social psychology, inclusivity is linked to concepts of group dynamics โ€“ people tend to work better when they feel included in decisions.
  • Studies indicate that feelings of exclusion can lead to negative emotions, while inclusion is associated with increased happiness and motivation.

Education

  • Inclusive education aims to integrate all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds, into common classrooms.
  • Programs centered on inclusion foster friendship skills in children, helping them learn to value diversity from a young age.
  • Teachers who practice inclusion use diverse teaching methods to reach all students, ensuring everyone can learn effectively.

Technology

  • In web development, inclusivity focuses on creating websites usable by people with disabilities, ensuring everyone has access to information.
  • The concept of 'inclusive design' seeks to create products that accommodate a wide range of users, enhancing user experience for all.
  • Artificial Intelligence is increasingly being designed to be inclusive, allowing for personalized experiences based on user diversity.

Translations

Translations of the word "include" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น incluir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคฎเคฟเคฒ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einschlieรŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyertakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบะปัŽั‡ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zawieraฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅซใ‚€ (ใตใใ‚€)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inclure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ incluir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dahil etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌํ•จํ•˜๋‹ค (ํฌํ•จํ•˜๋‹ค)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุดู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zahrnovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zahrnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…ๆ‹ฌ (bฤokuรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vkljuฤevati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fella inn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ˜แƒชแƒแƒ•แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daxil etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ incluir

Word Frequency Rank

With position #383, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.