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in·tro·duc·tion

introduction

 
 
pronunciation:
In tr duhk shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: An introduction is the act of helping new people begin to know each other.
None of his friends knew each other, so Mr. Jonas made many introductions at his party.
definition 2: An introduction is something that prepares you for something that you are about to hear, read, or get to know. Some books have an introduction. An introduction is the first part you come to in the book, and it tells you something about the book before you start it.
The teacher read the introduction of the book to the class.
similar words:
lead, opening
definition 3: Introduction is the process of letting people know about a new thing or letting them experience it or start to use it.
The introduction of the tractor made farming much easier.
similar words:
announcement, creation, innovation
definition 4: Introduction is the act of bringing something from one place and putting it into a new environment.
The introduction of certain new plants into the region caused problems for some of the plants already living in the region. Many of these native plants died.
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