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introduction

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As a noun, introduction means the act or process of introducing.

Meanings of introduction

11 meanings

The act or process of introducing.
“the introduction of a new product into the market”
A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.
“David was feeling groggy at his introduction to Sophie, and didn't remember her name.”
An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.
“This book features a preface by a well-known botanist, and an introduction by the author's mentor at university.”
A written or oral explanation of what constitutes the basis of an issue.
The act of beginning something new
“they looked forward to the debut of their new product line”
Similar: debut, first appearance, launching, unveiling, entry
The first section of a communication
Formally making a person known to another or to the public
Similar: presentation, intro
A basic or elementary instructional text
A new proposal
“they resisted the introduction of impractical alternatives”
The act of putting one thing into another
Similar: insertion, intromission
The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
“she looked forward to her initiation as an adult”
“the foundation of a new scientific society”
Similar: initiation, founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation