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
Synonyms
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
Former campers described harsh introductions to a North Carolina wilderness camp where a boy recently died.
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Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
Arguably the biggest was the introduction of TikTok Shop, a sweeping e-commerce initiative that allows people to sell, market, and buy products directly within the app.
—Louise Matsakis, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024
The cookbook is a beginner’s introduction to Nigeria, maybe necessarily so.
—Hannah Whitaker, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
Vista Mayor John Franklin will offer welcome remarks and speaker introductions.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024
Deadpool & Wolverine officially marks Deadpool’s introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 22 Apr. 2024
Schrems claimed that the introduction of subscription fees as the alternative increased the proportion of people agreeing to be tracked from 3% to over 90%.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Four years later, in 1965, activists marching from Selma to Montgomery to demand voting rights persisted despite terrorist violence, their bloody example inspiring the introduction of the Voting Rights Act to Congress by Lyndon Johnson.
—Donovan X. Ramsey, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
The Senate voted 33-0 for Senate Resolution 10 by Sen. Breanne Davis, R-Russellville, to authorize the introduction of a nonappropriation bill to change the state's uniform classification and compensation act.
—Michael R. Wickline, arkansasonline.com, 11 Apr. 2024
Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
Arguably the biggest was the introduction of TikTok Shop, a sweeping e-commerce initiative that allows people to sell, market, and buy products directly within the app.
—Louise Matsakis, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024
The cookbook is a beginner’s introduction to Nigeria, maybe necessarily so.
—Hannah Whitaker, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
Vista Mayor John Franklin will offer welcome remarks and speaker introductions.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024
Deadpool & Wolverine officially marks Deadpool’s introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 22 Apr. 2024
Schrems claimed that the introduction of subscription fees as the alternative increased the proportion of people agreeing to be tracked from 3% to over 90%.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Four years later, in 1965, activists marching from Selma to Montgomery to demand voting rights persisted despite terrorist violence, their bloody example inspiring the introduction of the Voting Rights Act to Congress by Lyndon Johnson.
—Donovan X. Ramsey, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
The Senate voted 33-0 for Senate Resolution 10 by Sen. Breanne Davis, R-Russellville, to authorize the introduction of a nonappropriation bill to change the state's uniform classification and compensation act.
—Michael R. Wickline, arkansasonline.com, 11 Apr. 2024
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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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