embedding
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verb (used with object)
1.
to fix into a surrounding mass: to embed stones in cement.
2.
to surround tightly or firmly; envelop or enclose: Thick cotton padding embedded the precious vase in its box.
3.
to incorporate or contain as an essential part or characteristic: A love of color is embedded in all of her paintings.
4.
Histology. to infiltrate (a biological tissue) with molten paraffin or other plastic material that later solidifies, enabling the preparation to be sliced very thin for viewing under a microscope.
5.
Mathematics. to map a set into another set.
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Grammar. to insert (a construction, as a phrase or clause) into a larger construction, as a clause or sentence.
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to assign (a journalist) to travel with a military unit or a political campaign: The photojournalists were embedded in Afghanistan with U.S. troops. We've embedded a reporter with each of the presidential candidates.
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Digital Technology. to place (text, images, sound, or computer code) in a computer file, HTML document, software program, or electronic device: how to embed videos on your Web site; embedded software in cars and airplanes.
verb (used without object)
9.
to be or become fixed or incorporated, as into a surrounding mass: Glass embeds in the soft tar of the road.
noun
10.
a journalist who is embedded with a military unit or a political campaign.
11.
a period of time during which a journalist is embedded.
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World English Dictionary
embed or imbed (ɪmˈbɛd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -beds, -bedding, -bedded | |
| 1. | ( |
| 2. | (tr) to surround closely: hard rock embeds the roots |
| 3. | (tr) to fix or retain (a thought, idea, etc) in the mind |
| 4. | ( |
| 5. | (tr) grammar to insert (a subordinate clause) into a sentence |
| —n | |
| 6. | a journalist accompanying an active military unit |
| imbed or imbed (ɪmˈbɛd, ˈɪmbɛd) | |
| —vb | |
| —n | |
| em'bedment or imbed | |
| —n | |
| embedding (ɪmˈbɛdɪŋ) | |
| —n | |
| the practice of assigning or being assigned a journalist to accompany an active military unit | |
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Word Origin & History
embed
1778, from en- + bed. Originally a geological term, in ref. to fossils in rock; fig. sense is from 1835; meaning "place a journalist within a military unit at war" is 2003.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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FOLDOC
Computing Dictionary
embedding definition
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2.
(1) For all x1, x2 in X, x1 <= x2 <=> F x1 <= F x2 and
(2) For all y in Y, x | F x <= y is directed.
("<=" is written in LaTeX as \sqsubseteq).
(1995-03-27)
Example sentences
Embedding the door handles in the groove reduces clutter.
Another, more successful idea was embedding hydrangea petals in a clear silicone heel.
Many reporters do have certain reservations about embedding with the military.
By embedding electrodes in different parts of the brain, researchers have brought about different results.
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