noun

induction

induction, initiation, introduction

Her induction into the hall of fame was celebrated.

Her induction into the hall of fame was celebrated.

The course provides an induction to company procedures.

The course provides an induction to company procedures.

Induction cooktops heat pans with magnetic fields.

Induction hobs heat pans with magnetic fields.

((sth.)) ((into sth.)) the act of introducing sb. formally to a new job, organization, etc. Her induction into the club was a big event.

Synonyms: initiation, introduction, installation; Antonyms: deduction, expulsion

From Latin 'in-' (in) + 'ducere' (to lead). Literally 'a leading in'.

Think of being 'led into' a new role, a new group, or a new line of reasoning.

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