(n) the act of joining together as one, Syn. coming together, meeting, Example:the merging of the two groups occurred quickly; there was no meeting of minds
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
[しんしゅつ, shinshutsu] (n, vs) advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging; (P)#1838
[ひやく, hiyaku] (n, vs) (1) leaping; activity; (2) leapfrog (over a problem); making a leap (e.g. in logic); (3) making great strides; making rapid progress; (4) emerging; (5) becoming active; playing an active part; (P)#12834