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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The mention comes after months of boycotts and criticism after the retailer distanced itself from diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
This was a sensible decision at the time, whether for reasons of NHL precedence, respect for the Thrashers organization, or inclusion of Thrashers fans who followed Atlanta to Winnipeg.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Now, back from her social media break, Miller hopes to continue to do the work and be vocal about brand inclusion.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Last year, the state implemented Senate Bill 129, a law that prohibits any state agency or educational institution from sponsoring or mandating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
This was a sensible decision at the time, whether for reasons of NHL precedence, respect for the Thrashers organization, or inclusion of Thrashers fans who followed Atlanta to Winnipeg.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Now, back from her social media break, Miller hopes to continue to do the work and be vocal about brand inclusion.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Last year, the state implemented Senate Bill 129, a law that prohibits any state agency or educational institution from sponsoring or mandating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
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“Inclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclusion. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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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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