Included
ɪnˈkluːdɪd
Definitions
To consider or treat (something) as part of a whole or group.
ɪnˈkluːdɪd
To contain or be part of a whole
The price included all taxes.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making a pizza. 'Included' means putting all the ingredients – like cheese, sauce, and toppings – *in* your pizza. It's about making something complete by adding things to it.
👶 For kids: Putting something in a group or package.
More Examples
The report included information from several sources.
The benefits package included health insurance and a retirement plan.
How It's Used
"The package included all the necessary items."
"The final invoice included a 10% service charge."
"The document included a detailed explanation of the methodology."
Idioms & expressions
include in the package
To add something to a set of things that are being offered or sold as a package.
"The travel agency decided to include the insurance in the package deal."
include in the scope
To ensure something is covered or handled within a specific project, investigation, or plan.
"The project manager made sure to include all key stakeholders in the project's scope."
From Middle English *includen*, from Old French *inclure* (to include, contain), from Latin *includere* (to shut in, enclose), from *in-* (in) + *claudere* (to shut).
Historically, 'include' has been used in legal and formal contexts to denote what is contained within a whole. Its usage has broadened to common situations.
Memory tip
Think of 'in' (within) and 'clude' (close) – to close something within.