noun
inclusion
ihn-KLOO-zhuhn
noun
1
The act of adding something to a group, or the state of being part of it.
"Her inclusion in the final team came as a surprise."
2
The practice of ensuring people of all backgrounds, abilities, or identities feel welcomed and valued.
"The school launched a new policy on diversity and inclusion."
3
A foreign particle or defect trapped inside a material, such as a gemstone.
"The diamond had a visible inclusion near its centre."
How to Use Inclusion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing added or counted as part of a group — often used today around fairness and belonging.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
diversity and inclusion
inclusion criteria
a visible inclusion
Word Forms
inclusions plural
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Etymology
From Latin inclusio, from includere, "to enclose" — see include.