introduction
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
introductions
plural
introductions
Britannica Dictionary definition of INTRODUCTION
1
[count]
:
the act of making a person known to others by name
— usually plural
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Once we finished the introductions [=once everyone was introduced], the meeting began.
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I'll make the introductions. [=I'll introduce everyone]
2
[noncount]
:
the act of introducing something: such as
a
:
the act of bringing something into practice or use for the first time
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the introduction of telephone service to the area
b
:
the act of making a product available for sale for the first time
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Since its introduction last year, over a million copies of the software have been sold.
c
:
the act of presenting something for discussion or consideration
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the introduction of evidence at the trial
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the introduction of a new topic for conversation
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the introduction of the bill to Congress
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She told the audience, by way of introduction, that the research was completed a year ago.
d
:
the act of bringing something (such as a plant or animal) to a place for the first time
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the introduction of an Asian plant species to America
3
[count]
:
a statement made to an audience about someone who is about to speak, perform, etc., or something that is about to begin
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After a brief introduction, the performer took the stage.
◊ A person who needs no introduction is well-known to the audience.
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Our speaker this evening needs no introduction.
4
[count]
a
:
the beginning part of a book, essay, speech, etc., that explains what will follow in the main part
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Did you read the introduction?
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His introduction outlined the main points of the speech.
b
:
the beginning part of a piece of music
5
[count]
:
something (such as a book or a course of study) that provides basic information about a subject
— + to
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The book/course is an introduction to computer programming.
6
[singular]
:
a person's first experience with something
— + to
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That concert was my introduction to her music. [=it was the first time I had heard her music]
7
[count]
:
something that is added or introduced to something else
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The plant is a recent introduction from Asia.
