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integration
The process of including people or groups in society so that they can participate and have equal rights.
Sprachkurse sind ein wichtiger Schritt für die Integration von Zuwanderern.
Language courses are an important step for the integration of immigrants.
'Integration' is the noun related to the verb 'integrieren' (to integrate). The ending '-tion' is typical for nouns derived from verbs, and these nouns are always feminine (die).
Es ist nicht immer einfach, sich in einem neuen Land zu integrieren.
It is not always easy to integrate into a new country.
To name the target of integration, the preposition 'in' with the accusative is almost always used. People speak of 'Integration in die Gesellschaft' (integration into society) or 'Integration in ein System' (integration into a system).
Die Integration des neuen Mitarbeiters ins Team verlief reibungslos.
The integration of the new employee into the team went smoothly.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Integration' from the context. Words like 'Gesellschaft' (society), 'Schule' (school), or 'Zuwanderer' (immigrants) point to the social meaning. Terms like 'Software', 'System', or 'Daten' (data) indicate the technical meaning. In connection with 'Funktion' (function) or 'Kurve' (curve), the mathematical meaning is intended.
Eine gute Integration in den Arbeitsmarkt ist für viele entscheidend.
Good integration into the labor market is crucial for many people.
In a social context, 'Integration' is often combined with certain verbs and adjectives. Typical phrases are: 'die Integration fördern' (to promote integration), 'die Integration erleichtern' (to make integration easier), or 'eine gelungene/erfolgreiche Integration' (a successful integration).
Der Verein möchte die soziale Integration von Senioren fördern.
The association wants to promote the social integration of seniors.
This meaning of 'Integration' belongs exclusively to the technical language of mathematics. You will not encounter this use in everyday life.
Die Berechnung des Flächeninhalts ist eine Anwendung der Integration.
Calculating the area is an application of integration.
connection / association
'die Verbindung' and 'die Integration' can both describe things being brought together. However, 'Verbindung' often only means that two parts are connected or have technical contact. 'Integration' goes further: different parts are built in or combined in such a way that they function as one system. The words can be confused when talking about technology or organization. If two systems only exchange data, 'Verbindung' is appropriate. If one system is properly built into another, 'Integration' is more precise.
Die Integration der neuen Software in das alte System dauert länger als geplant.
The integration of the new software into the old system is taking longer than planned.
Die App braucht eine sichere Verbindung zum Server.
The app needs a secure connection to the server.