introduction
ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən
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Definition of introduction - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
social eventsact of introducing someone or something
  • He made a formal introduction of the new manager to the team..
launch presentation
2.
books speechesinitial part of a book or speech
  • The introduction set the tone for the entire lecture..
foreword preface prologue
3.
education trainingbasic information given at the beginning of a course or presentation
  • The first day featured an introduction to the course objectives..
orientation overview primer
4.
musicRareinstrumental passage before main musicRare
  • The introduction set the mood for the symphony.
overture prelude
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Expressions with introduction

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be so well-known that everyone recognizes you
She needs no introduction at this event.
process of presenting a product to potential customers
The team worked hard on the product introduction to ensure it was well-received.
serving as a preliminary statement or action
By way of introduction, let me share a brief story.
thorough initial overview or summary
The course begins with a comprehensive introduction to the main topics.
service that helps people find romantic partners
They met through an introduction agency and are now married.
written recommendation from one person to another
She presented a letter of introduction at the interview..

Origin of introduction

Latin, introductio (a leading in)

Terms with introduction included in their meaning

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introduction
used to tell someone your name
introduction
polite expression used during introductions
introduction
ask the name of a person
introduction
introduce something new to a place
introduction
introductory page with title and details
reason introduction
introduce the first reason or point in a sequence
opening
short form of introduction in any context
introduction
polite way to start talking about oneself

Examples of introduction in a sentence

  • An introduction was made before the meeting started.
  • The introduction was captivating and informative.
  • She read the introduction before diving into the main content.
  • The workshop began with an introduction to the software.
  • Students received an introduction to the basics of programming.
  • The introduction was played by the orchestra.

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  1. French:présentation, préambule, ...
  2. German:Vorstellung, Vorwort, ...
  3. Italian:introduzione, prefazione, ...
  4. Spanish:presentación, prólogo, ...
  5. Portuguese:introdução, prelúdio, ...
  6. Chinese:介绍, 引言, ...
  7. Japanese:紹介, 序論, ...
  8. Arabic:تقديم, مُقَدِّمَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַצָּגָה, מָבוֹא, ...
  10. Russian:представление, введение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:представлення, вступ, ...
  12. Hindi:परिचय, प्रस्तावना, ...
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