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- Dictionaryin·tro·duc·tion/ˌintrəˈdəkSHən/
noun
- 1. the action of introducing something: "issues arising from the introduction of new technology" Similar Opposite
- 2. a formal presentation of one person to another, in which each is told the other's name: "he returned to his desk, leaving Michael to make the introductions" Similar
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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.
An introduction refers to a beginning — maybe presenting someone new to a group, or inserting a new idea into a project. In a piece of writing, the introduction makes clear to the reader the text's purpose.
a book or course that provides basic knowledge about a subject: an introduction to psychology.
The introduction is the first section of an essay. It presents, or introduces, the essay topic and includes a thesis statement. Students are usually taught to write an essay in three parts, with the first part being the introduction, followed by the body and ending with a conclusion.
The introduction of something is the act of causing it to enter a place or exist in a system for the first time. ...the introduction of a computerized payment system.
1. the act of introducing or fact of being introduced. 2. a presentation of one person to another or others. 3. a means of presenting a person to another person, group, etc, such as a letter of introduction or reference. 4. a preliminary part, as of a book, speech, etc. 5. (Classical Music) music.
Definition of introduction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the first part of a book or speech. introduction noun (BASIC KNOWLEDGE) B2. a book or course that provides basic knowledge about a subject: an introduction to psychology. introduction noun (FIRST EXPERIENCE) the first time someone experiences something: It was our first introduction to great poetry. introduction noun (FIRST MEETING) B2.
[countable] introduction (to somebody) the act of making one person formally known to another, in which you tell each the other's name Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow.
a : the act of bringing something into practice or use for the first time. the introduction of telephone service to the area. b : the act of making a product available for sale for the first time. Since its introduction last year, over a million copies of the software have been sold.
