introduction
noun
in·tro·duc·tion
ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən 
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
specifically
: a new or exotic plant or animal
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Examples of introduction in a Sentence
the introduction of telephone service to the area
Since its introduction last year, over a million copies of the software have been sold.
the introduction of evidence at the trial
the introduction of a new topic for conversation
the introduction of the bill to Congress
She told the audience, by way of introduction, that the research was completed a year ago.
the introduction of an Asian plant species to America
After a brief introduction, the performer took the stage.
Recent Examples on the Web
Rodgers’ introduction in the spring of 2023 was full of then-current coaches and teammates.
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Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 28 Jan. 2025
But the bill hasn’t moved forward since its introduction in the Senate in May 2021.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025
Now, 'the Army is looking at the bigger picture.'
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FORT JACKSON, South Carolina – On a rainy Wednesday last month, soldiers shuffled into lecture halls eager for the end of their 10-week introduction to Army life.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Flack said that the introduction to peanut butter was carefully planned, with an antihistamine on hand while they were parked not far from the hospital in case of an emergency.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 28 Jan. 2025
But the bill hasn’t moved forward since its introduction in the Senate in May 2021.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025
Now, 'the Army is looking at the bigger picture.'
USA TODAY
0:00
1:31
FORT JACKSON, South Carolina – On a rainy Wednesday last month, soldiers shuffled into lecture halls eager for the end of their 10-week introduction to Army life.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Flack said that the introduction to peanut butter was carefully planned, with an antihistamine on hand while they were parked not far from the hospital in case of an emergency.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introduction. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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introduction
noun
in·tro·duc·tion
ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən
1
a
: the action of introducing
b
: something introduced
2
: the part of a book that leads up to and explains what will be found in the main part
3
: a book for beginners in a subject
Medical Definition
introduction
noun
in·tro·duc·tion
ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən
: an action of putting in or inserting
introduction of contrast material through the catheter—Scientific American Medicine
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