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
Examples of inclusion in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Her research focuses on intergroup cooperation, prosocial behavior, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
—Preeti Vani, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
The James Beard Foundation has reinforced a recent commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in its vetting of award recipients.
—Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
The world’s third-richest person has been an outspoken critic of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI), repeatedly stepped into legal trouble with U.S. federal regulators, and dabbled in election misinformation.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
The group also opposes social emotional learning and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion).
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Long before diversity, equity and inclusion programs became a corporate staple targeted by conservative groups as divisive, Atrium Health was doing the work.
—Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
Regina Jackson, the longest-serving police commissioner and the current chair emeritus, said Armstrong’s inclusion was intended to change the mayor’s mind about her vow not to rehire him.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
Flex The Packaging Of Your Inclusive Leadership Solutions When seeking support for inclusion goals, consider the audience to be interacted with and their appetite for inclusion conversations and support.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Highlights include visual stories of community support and inclusion.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Preeti Vani, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
The James Beard Foundation has reinforced a recent commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in its vetting of award recipients.
—Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
The world’s third-richest person has been an outspoken critic of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI), repeatedly stepped into legal trouble with U.S. federal regulators, and dabbled in election misinformation.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
The group also opposes social emotional learning and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion).
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Long before diversity, equity and inclusion programs became a corporate staple targeted by conservative groups as divisive, Atrium Health was doing the work.
—Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
Regina Jackson, the longest-serving police commissioner and the current chair emeritus, said Armstrong’s inclusion was intended to change the mayor’s mind about her vow not to rehire him.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
Flex The Packaging Of Your Inclusive Leadership Solutions When seeking support for inclusion goals, consider the audience to be interacted with and their appetite for inclusion conversations and support.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Highlights include visual stories of community support and inclusion.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
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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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