Assimilation (noun)

1. The process or result of absorbing one cultural group into another.
2. The process of becoming similar to something or of taking in and understanding information.
3. The process by which a sound or syllable becomes similar to or identical with a neighboring sound or syllable.

Origin:

From latin assimilationem (nominative assimilatio), from assimilare "to make similar".

Examples:

1. The assimilation of the immigrant population into the dominant culture.
2. The assimilation of new information is important for learning and understanding.
3. Assimilation of refugees is a challenging and complex process.
4. Assimilation of new ideas and practices is critical for organizational success.
5. Assimilation of a sound or syllable with a neighboring sound or syllable is known as assimilation.