C1noun 1K

Inclusion

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈkluːʒn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈkluːʒn/"]/

Meaning of Inclusion

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

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

Inclusion in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Inclusion

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.

Related words

Collocations with Inclusion

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

Synonyms for Inclusion

• involvement
• acceptance
• integration
• participation
• belonging

Opposites of Inclusion

• exclusion
• isolation
• segregation

Common mistakes with Inclusion

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Inclusion

What does Inclusion mean?

Including everyone; not leaving anyone out.

What is the definition of Inclusion?

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

How do you use Inclusion in a sentence?

His inclusion in the team is in doubt.

Can you give another example of Inclusion?

Legal issues precluded the interview's inclusion in the podcast.

What are synonyms for Inclusion?

Common alternatives include involvement, acceptance, integration, participation, belonging.

What is the opposite of Inclusion?

Opposite meanings include exclusion, isolation, segregation.

What words go with Inclusion?

It commonly pairs with possible, social, be worthy of, deserve, justify, for inclusion, criteria for inclusion.

What are common mistakes when using Inclusion?

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.

How do you pronounce Inclusion?

US: /["/ɪnˈkluːʒn/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈkluːʒn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Inclusion?

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

What CEFR level is Inclusion?

"Inclusion" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.