cross-modal integration

noun

1. The process by which the brain combines information from two or more senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, taste, or smell, into a unified perception or understanding.

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   • "Cross-modal integration helps us connect a person’s voice with their face."B2
   • "The study examined how cross-modal integration changes when visual and auditory signals arrive at different times."C1
   • "Researchers studying cross-modal integration found that participants responded faster when a flash of light coincided with a beep."C1

2. The combining of different modes of communication or representation, such as text, image, speech, or gesture, in a single system, message, or learning activity.

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   • "The app's design relies on cross-modal integration of audio, video, and captions to support learners."C1