CEFR B2

embedding

noun

Meaning

The act of fixing an object or concept firmly into a surrounding mass or system.

Examples

The software allows for the easy embedding of video files directly into the presentation slides.
Archaeologists carefully worked on the embedding of the fossil within the limestone rock layer.

Synonyms: insertion, implantation, integration, encapsulation

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embedding (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbedɪŋ/

Definition

The act of fixing an object or concept firmly into a surrounding mass or system.

Examples

The software allows for the easy embedding of video files directly into the presentation slides.
Archaeologists carefully worked on the embedding of the fossil within the limestone rock layer.
The company is focused on the embedding of sustainable practices into its core corporate culture.

How to Use embedding

embedding of [noun] in [noun] (prepositional phrase): The specific placement of one thing inside another. — "The embedding of microchips in pets is a standard safety procedure."
embedded in (collocation): To be firmly fixed within a larger entity. — "These values are deeply embedded in our company philosophy."

Synonyms of embedding

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