Definitions

1. verb

to take in and interpret new information, ideas, or cultural patterns so that they become a part of one’s own thought or behavior

“The new student struggled to assimilate into the school’s culture, but eventually found her place.”

2. verb

to incorporate or merge something into a larger system or entity, often resulting in a change in character or form

“The company assimilated the new technology into its existing infrastructure.”

3. noun

the process of taking in and interpreting new information, ideas, or cultural patterns

“The team’s assimilation of the new strategy led to a significant improvement in their performance.”