introduction

noun

US /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	introduction
plural	introductions

1
countable the process of telling someone another person’s name when they meet for the first time
Introductions are unnecessary since you all know each other.
make the introductions (=tell people each other’s names):
Donna quickly made the introductions.
Synonyms and related words
To meet, or to introduce people
introduce
meet
come across
Synonyms and related words
To name, or to have a particular name
name
call
christen
2
uncountable the process of bringing something into existence or use for the first time
Opposition to the tax has decreased since its introduction last year.
the introduction of new cancer-fighting drugs
Synonyms and related words
Beginnings, starts and early stages
beginning
start
introduction
1. 2a
  the process of bringing something such as a plant or animal into a place or environment for the first time
  Synonyms and related words
  International trade
  balance of payments
  balance of trade
  blockade
3
countable something that provides an opportunity to learn or experience something for the first time
You won’t get into the subject deeply, but the course is a good introduction.
introduction to:
My introduction to sailing happened on a weekend trip to Lake George.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to learning and the process of learning
acquisition
advanced
assimilation
4
countable the part at the beginning of a book, report, etc. that gives a general idea of what it is about
Synonyms and related words
Parts of books
acknowledgments
addendum
afterword

phrases

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