induction
ɪnˈdʌkʃən
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Definition of induction - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
ceremonyformal introduction into a position or organization
  • The induction of the new CEO was held yesterday.
inauguration initiation
2.
medicalTECH.UKprocess of starting labor in childbirthTECH.UK
  • The doctor decided on induction to start labor.
3.
logicTECH.process of reasoning from specific instances to general principlesTECH.
  • Induction is often used in scientific research.
deduction reasoning
4.
physicsTECH.generation of electric current by a magnetic fieldTECH.
  • The motor works through electromagnetic induction.
electromagnetic induction
5.
mathematicsTECH.method of proof by proving a base case and a general caseTECH.
  • Mathematical induction is used to prove the theorem.
mathematical induction
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Expressions with induction

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introductory instruction given to newcomers when they join an organization or role
All new staff attend induction training in their first week.
orientation for new students at a school
The induction programme introduced us to the campus facilities.
cooking using electromagnetic fields to heat cookware directly
Induction cooking is faster than traditional gas cooking.
oven using electromagnetic induction for cooking
The induction oven heats up quickly and cooks evenly.
system that helps people hear better
The theater has an induction loop for hearing aid users.
creation of voltage in a wire by a changing magnetic field
Electromagnetic induction powers generators and transformers.

Origin of induction

Latin, inductio (a leading in)

Terms with induction included in their meaning

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hand-held
device using electromagnetic induction to find buried metal
biology
induction of blood-vessel growth with a specific organ or tumour
reasoning
in a way that uses induction
pain induction
cause a sharp pain in the neck or back
EMIabbr.
abr: electromagnetic induction
creation of electric current by changing magnetic field
electricity
produce electric current through induction
electricity
relating to electrical induction or inductors
electricity
produce electric current by induction

Examples of induction in a sentence

  • The induction ceremony welcomed new members.
  • Induction was scheduled for the following morning.
  • They discussed induction as a birth plan option.
  • Mathematicians often rely on induction to prove theories.
  • Induction can lead to broad scientific conclusions.
  • The coil generates electricity through induction.

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  1. French:investiture, induction, ...
  2. German:Einführung, Induktion, ...
  3. Italian:introduzione, induzione, ...
  4. Spanish:inducción, deducción, ...
  5. Portuguese:indução, ...
  6. Chinese:就职典礼, 引产, ...
  7. Japanese:就任式, 誘発分娩, ...
  8. Arabic:تَنصِيب, تَحْرِيض المَخَاض, ...
  9. Hebrew:טֶקֶס הַשְׁבָּעָה, זִירוּז לֵידָה, ...
  10. Russian:индукция, индуктивный метод, ...
  11. Ukrainian:індукція, ...
  12. Hindi:पदग्रहण, प्रेरण, ...
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