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- DictionaryIn·tro·duc·tion/ˌintrəˈdəkSHən/
noun
- 1. the action of introducing something: "issues arising from the introduction of new technology"
- 2. a formal presentation of one person to another, in which each is told the other's name: "he returned to his desk, leaving Michael to make the introductions"
An introduction refers to a beginning — maybe presenting someone new to a group, or inserting a new idea into a project. In a piece of writing, the introduction makes clear to the reader the text's purpose. The noun introduction comes from the Latin verb introducere, meaning "to lead in."
the first time someone experiences something: That trip was my introduction to winter sports. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. introduction noun (BASIC KNOWLEDGE) B2 [ C ] a book or course that provides basic knowledge about a subject: an introduction to psychology.
Definition of introduction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
4 days ago · 2. a presentation of one person to another or others. 3. a means of presenting a person to another person, group, etc, such as a letter of introduction or reference. 4. a preliminary part, as of a book, speech, etc. 5. music. a. an instrumental passage preceding the entry of a soloist, choir, etc.
the process of making something exist, happen, or be used for the first time: the introduction of a minimum wage. Fewer examples. the introduction of compuslory ID cards. the introduction of a new computer system. the introduction of a new guidelines on safety at work. the introduction of measures to reduce crime. the introduction of the new law.
1. the act of introducing or fact of being introduced. 2. a presentation of one person to another or others. 3. a means of presenting a person to another person, group, etc, such as a letter of introduction or reference. 4. a preliminary part, as of a book, speech, etc. 5. (Classical Music) music.
Noun. Filter. noun. An introducing or being introduced. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Anything introduced, or brought into use, knowledge, or fashion. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Anything that introduces, or prepares the way for. Webster's New World.
