Integration

The recombination process which inserts a small DNA molecule (usually by homologous recombination) into a larger one. If the molecules are circular, integration involves only a single crossing-over; if linear, then two crossings-over are required.

(1) The combination of separate systems, capabilities, functions, etc. in such a way those individual elements can operate singly or in concert without adversely affecting other elements. (USSPACECOM) (2) Act of putting together as the final end item various components of a system.