Question

as used in this excerpt, what does the word \incorporated\ most closely mean?
a eliminated or got rid of
b looked at and investigated
c included or made part of
d studied and understood

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "incorporated", we analyze each option:

• Option A: "Eliminated" is the opposite of incorporating, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: "Looked at and investigated" does not match the meaning of incorporating (which is about including), so B is incorrect.
• Option C: The definition of "incorporated" is to include or make part of something, so this matches.
• Option D: "Studied and understood" is not related to the meaning of incorporating, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. included or made part of