includerovat

Includerovat is a neologistic verb used to describe the act of ensuring inclusion in processes, datasets, products, or governance by explicitly incorporating diverse participants, views, or data points. It is primarily encountered in discussions about inclusive design, data collection, and organizational governance, where the goal is to move beyond token gestures toward meaningful involvement.

Etymology and usage notes. The term blends the English word include with the common Czech/Slavic verb-forming suffix -ovat, a pattern seen in many borrowed or innovated terms in Central European discourse. It has appeared mainly in informal online discussions and some organizational writing since the late 2010s. Spelling variants include includovat and includerovat, with variations influenced by language context and user preference. As a transitive verb, includerovat typically takes a direct object: includerovat stakeholders, datasets, or practices.

Typical usage. The word is used to describe deliberate actions to incorporate underrepresented groups or perspectives. Example: “The project team decided to includerovat diverse stakeholders in the planning process.” Another example: “The data pipeline was updated to includerovat sources from multiple regions.” In practice, includerovat emphasizes process design that explicitly accounts for inclusion rather than assuming it will occur by chance.

Criticism and related terms. Critics caution that includerovat can become performative if not paired with measurable outcomes and accountability. Related concepts include inclusion, inclusive design, stakeholder engagement, and equitable data practices. See also: diversity, accessibility, participatory design.