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Inclusion

UK /["/ɪnˈkluːʒn/"]/US /["/ɪnˈkluːʒn/"]/

Definition

the fact of including somebody/something; the fact of being included

In simple words: Including everyone; not leaving anyone out.

Examples

  • His inclusion in the team is in doubt.
  • Legal issues precluded the interview's inclusion in the podcast.
  • Some words are too infrequent to be worthy of inclusion in the dictionary.
  • The rebels refused to accept the inclusion of representatives of the existing regime in the negotiations.
  • There are strict criteria for inclusion in the competition.
  • They tried to prevent the inclusion of any offensive material.
  • We welcome readers' letters for possible inclusion on this page.
  • There were some surprising inclusions in the list.
  • The company is actively promoting **diversity and inclusion**.
  • The internet promotes the **social inclusion** of groups such as people with disabilities.

Usage notes

Use 'inclusion' when discussing social policies or settings where everyone is welcomed. Avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

noun + of + inclusion

Memory hint

Think of 'in' as in a group and 'clusion' from 'close' — everyone is close in together.

Collocations

  • possible
  • social
  • be worthy of
  • deserve
  • justify
  • for inclusion
  • criteria for inclusion

Synonyms

  • involvement
  • acceptance
  • integration
  • participation
  • belonging

Antonyms

  • exclusion
  • isolation
  • segregation

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'exclusion', which means to leave someone out.
  • Using it with a singular verb, e.g., 'inclusion is important' instead of the group focus.
  • Mismatching it with countable nouns, e.g., saying 'inclusions' when referring to the concept in general.