mainstreaming

[ meyn-stree-ming ]
/ ˈmeɪnˌstri mɪŋ /

noun

integration of children with special educational problems, as a physical handicap, into conventional classes and school activities.

Origin of mainstreaming

First recorded in 1975–80; mainstream + -ing1

Definition for mainstreaming (2 of 2)

Origin of mainstream

First recorded in 1660–70; main1 + stream

Example sentences from the Web for mainstreaming

British Dictionary definitions for mainstreaming

mainstream
/ (ˈmeɪnˌstriːm) /

noun

  1. the main current (of a river, cultural trend, etc)in the mainstream of modern literature
  2. (as modifier)mainstream politics

adjective

of or relating to the style of jazz that lies between the traditional and the modern

Medical definitions for mainstreaming

mainstreaming
[ mānstrē′mĭng ]

n.

The process of integrating physically or intellectually disadvantaged students into regular school classes.

Other words from mainstreaming

mainstream′ v.

Cultural definitions for mainstreaming

mainstream

The prevailing current or direction of a movement or influence: “The candidate's speech represented the mainstream thinking on economic policy.”