introduction
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
noun
- The act of making someone known to another person, or the first meeting between people.
- The introduction went smoothly, and they started chatting.
- I made the introductions at the family reunion.
- A formal introduction is expected at business meetings.
- The first part of a book, speech, or piece of writing that gives background information or prepares the reader for the main content.
- She wrote a brief introduction to her research paper.
- The introduction of the book explains the author's main ideas.
- The speaker's introduction lasted about five minutes.
- The act of bringing something into use or operation for the first time.
- The company announced the introduction of a new product line.
- The introduction of recycling programs helped reduce waste.
- The introduction of the internet changed the world.
- A basic textbook or course that provides initial knowledge about a subject.
- I bought 'An Introduction to Physics' for my class.
- This video is a good introduction to the history of art.
- She took an introduction to programming course online.
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