1.form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite. 2a : to incorporate into a larger unit. b : to unite with something else. 3a : desegregate integrate school districts.
2.causing something to occur or be done in a particular way; serving to decide something.
"money may have been the determining factor in his decision"
3.piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery.
"police officers are still searching for clues".
a verbal formula giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword or other puzzle.
"a long-pondered clue in a half-completed crossword"
