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noun
- 1. the action of introducing something: "issues arising from the introduction of new technology" Similar Opposite
- 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" Similar
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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.
a book or course that provides basic knowledge about a subject: an introduction to psychology.
1. : something that introduces: such as. a (1) : a part of a book or treatise preliminary to the main portion. (2) : a preliminary treatise or course of study. b. : a short introductory musical passage. 2. : the act or process of introducing : the state of being introduced. 3. : a putting in : insertion. 4. : something introduced.
[uncountable] the act of bringing something into use or existence for the first time, or of bringing something to a place for the first time. introduction of something the introduction of new manufacturing methods. the introduction of compulsory military service.
noun. the act of introducing or the state of being introduced. a formal personal presentation of one person to another or others. a preliminary part, as of a book, musical composition, or the like, leading up to the main part. an elementary treatise: an introduction to botany. an act or instance of inserting. something introduced. introduction.
a preliminary part, as of a book, speech, etc. 5. music. a. an instrumental passage preceding the entry of a soloist, choir, etc. b. an opening passage in a movement or composition that precedes the main material. 6. something that has been or is introduced, esp something that is not native to an area, country, etc. 7.
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.
introduction noun. Meaning & use. Expand. 1. The action of introducing; a leading or bringing in; a… 2. † The action or process of leading to or preparing the way… 3. † Initiation in the knowledge of a subject; instruction in… Expand. 4. That which leads to the knowledge or understanding of… Expand. 5.
INTRODUCTION definition: 1. the process of making something exist, happen, or be used for the first time: 2. the first part…. Learn more.
1. [count] : the act of making a person known to others by name — usually plural. Once we finished the introductions [=once everyone was introduced], the meeting began. I'll make the introductions. [=I'll introduce everyone] 2. [noncount] : the act of introducing something: such as.
