integrated

UK/ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹeɪtəd/US/ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹeɪtəd/

adjectiveC1Common in everyday speech and writing · #8,076 of 15,258mostly written

Integrated means joined so the parts work as a single system. An integrated system, integrated transport, fully integrated.

In transport it means a ticket and a timetable that carry across bus, train and tram, which is harder to arrange than to describe. In electronics an integrated circuit is a whole circuit built on one chip.

Definitions of integrated

1adjectiveintegratedJoined so the parts work as a single system.C1
“The new building has an integrated heating and lighting system controlled from one panel.”

integrated is a quality.

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integrated in the wild

Compared to assemblies built from discrete components, integrated circuits are orders of magnitude smaller, faster, more energy-efficient, and less expensive, allowing for a very high transistor count.
Integrated circuit
An integrated development environment (IDE) is software that provides a relatively comprehensive set of features for software development.
Integrated development environment
Modern engine blocks typically have the crankcase integrated with the cylinder block as a single component.
Engine block
However, technically, the block of a modern engine (i.e., multiple cylinders integrated with another component) would be classified as a monobloc.
Engine block

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