incorporation
gb/ɪŋkˌɔɹpɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪŋkˌɔɹpɚˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
~ 7800
Senses
0 senses
Noun
formal
C1
action
1
the act of including something
The act of putting one thing into another thing so they become one whole thing.
Usage pattern:
the incorporation of [something] into [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "incorporation" (a noun) with the verb "incorporate," and may write *"we incorporation new ideas"* instead of "we incorporate new ideas." Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition, such as *"incorporation to the plan"* instead of the correct "incorporation into the plan."
Synonyms
integration (Often stresses different parts working smoothly together as one system.)
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inclusion (Focuses more simply on the fact that something is added or counted as part of a group.)
Antonyms
exclusion (Means leaving something out, the opposite of adding it in.)
Collocations
incorporation of data
|incorporation of feedback
|incorporation into the curriculum
|gradual incorporation
|full incorporation
|incorporation of new technology
Themes
academia
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The report recommends the incorporation of user feedback into future product designs.
- Careful incorporation of the new data significantly improved the accuracy of the model.
- The company is working on the incorporation of renewable energy sources into its operations.
- The course encourages the incorporation of real-world examples into classroom discussions.
- Successful incorporation of these features will make the software much easier to use.
Learner examples
- The teacher asked for the incorporation of more group work in the class.
- The incorporation of salt into the soup made it taste better.
- We saw the incorporation of many new ideas in the final plan.
- The incorporation of your comments improved my essay.
- Good incorporation of pictures can make a website more interesting.
Noun
technical
C2
action
2
legal creation of a corporation
The legal act of starting a company as a corporation, so it becomes its own legal person, separate from the people who own it.
Usage pattern:
the incorporation of [company] in [place]
Common mistake:
Learners often mix up "corporation" (the company itself) and "incorporation" (the process of creating that company), writing *"We finished the corporation"* when they mean "We finished the incorporation." Another mistake is using "incorporation" as a verb, for example *"They incorporation their business last year"* instead of "They incorporated their business last year."
Synonyms
formation (A general business-law term for creating a company; does not always mean specifically forming a corporation.)
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registration (Stresses the act of officially recording a business with authorities; may apply to other business types, not only corporations.)
Antonyms
dissolution (Refers to the formal closing or ending of a company, the opposite of creating it.)
Collocations
company incorporation
|business incorporation
|date of incorporation
|place of incorporation
|articles of incorporation
|costs of incorporation
Themes
business
|law
Examples
- The incorporation of the new venture in Delaware was completed last month.
- She hired a lawyer to handle the incorporation and draft the company’s bylaws.
- Incorporation offers benefits such as limited liability and easier access to capital.
- The firm specializes in cross-border incorporation and corporate governance advice.
- Municipal incorporation gave the town greater control over local services and taxation.
Learner examples
- The lawyer explained the steps of incorporation to the founders.
- After incorporation, the company could sign contracts in its own name.
- They chose London as the place of incorporation for the new business.
- Incorporation can protect the owners from some types of personal risk.
- The fee for incorporation was higher than they expected.
Grammar
Dictionary form
incorporation
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˌɔɹpɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪŋkˌɔɹpɚˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
in - cor - por - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (por)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: incorporation
- Plural: incorporation, incorporations
Word family
Forms
incorporations
noun
Core family
incorporate
verb B2
incorporated
adjective
Related words
corporation
noun B1
corporate
adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
unincorporated
adjective
Advanced or less common
incorporator
noun
Expressions
certificate of incorporation
1/sɚtˈɪfɪkɪt əv ɪŋkˌɔɹpɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
official proof a company exists
An official paper from the government that shows a corporation has been legally created.
Examples
- Once the certificate of incorporation was issued, the company could begin operations.
- Banks often require a copy of the certificate of incorporation to open a corporate account.
- The certificate of incorporation lists the company’s legal name and date of formation.
date of incorporation
1/dˈeɪt əv ɪŋkˌɔɹpɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
official date a company was formed
The exact day when a corporation was legally created by the government.
Examples
- The company’s date of incorporation is listed on the certificate issued by the state.
- Investors checked the date of incorporation to see how long the business has existed.
- Please enter the date of incorporation when completing the online registration form.
incorporation by reference
1/ɪŋkˌɔɹpɚˈeɪʃən bˈaɪ ɹˈɛfɚəns/
fixed phrase
technical
including a document by referring to it
A legal way to treat another document as if it were written inside the main document, by clearly naming and referring to it.
Examples
- The contract used incorporation by reference to include the standard terms posted online.
- Incorporation by reference allows regulations to point to technical standards without repeating them in full.
- The court found that the incorporation by reference was too vague to be effective.
place of incorporation
1/plˈeɪs əv ɪŋkˌɔɹpɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
legal location where company formed
The country or area where a corporation was officially created under the law.
Examples
- The multinational chose Ireland as its place of incorporation.
- For tax reasons, the place of incorporation can be very important.
- The form asks for the company’s legal name and place of incorporation.
state of incorporation
1/stˈeɪt əv ɪŋkˌɔɹpɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
US state where company is formed
In countries like the United States, the particular state whose law was used to create the corporation.
Examples
- Delaware is the state of incorporation for many large U.S. companies.
- You must report the state of incorporation on the annual filing.
- The rights of shareholders depend in part on the company’s state of incorporation.
articles of incorporation
1/ˈɑɹtɪkəlz əv ɪŋkˌɔɹpɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
founding document of a corporation
The main legal paper that starts a corporation and gives basic information like its name, purpose, and where it is formed.
Examples
- The lawyer filed the articles of incorporation with the state office.
- The lawyer filed the articles of incorporation with the state agency.
- Without articles of incorporation, the business cannot operate as a corporation.
- Before raising money, they carefully reviewed the articles of incorporation.
- Any change to the company’s name must first be reflected in the articles of incorporation.