induction
/in'dʌkʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The process of introducing someone formally or with ceremony into a new job, organization, or position. This is the act of being officially admitted or installed.
- The process of causing something to happen or exist, especially the beginning of a process. This refers to the act of initiating or bringing about a particular state or event.
- A method of reasoning in which a general principle is derived from a series of specific observations or facts. This is a logical process that moves from the specific to the general.
- The production of an electric or magnetic state in an object by the proximity of an electrified or magnetized body, or the production of an electric current in a conductor by a changing magnetic field. This is a physical phenomenon in electromagnetism.
Examples of Usage
- Formal Entry into a Position:
- The company held an induction day for all new employees.
- His induction into the Hall of Fame was a great honor.
- Causing an Event or State:
- The doctor supervised the induction of labor.
- The induction of the anesthetic was quick and smooth.
- Method of Reasoning:
- The scientist used induction to develop her theory from the experimental data.
- Reasoning by induction can lead to probable, but not certain, conclusions.
- Electromagnetic Phenomenon:
- The principle of electromagnetic induction is fundamental to electric generators.
- Wireless phone chargers work using magnetic induction.
Advanced Usage
- "Induction into": This collocation is commonly used when referring to formal admission into a group.
- Her induction into the secret society was shrouded in mystery.
- "Induction of": This collocation is used when referring to the initiation of a process or state.
- The induction of a hypnotic state requires a skilled practitioner.
Variants and Related Words
- Inductive (adj): Pertaining to or using induction, especially logical or electromagnetic induction.
- Inductive reasoning is common in scientific discovery.
- Induce (v): To bring about or give rise to; to lead by persuasion or influence.
- The medication may induce drowsiness.
- Inducer (n): A person or thing that induces something.
Synonyms
- Installation: The action of placing someone in a new position of authority.
- Initiation: The action of admitting someone into a secret or obscure society or group.
- Instigation: The action of provoking or starting something.
- Elicitation: The act of drawing out a response or answer.
Related Phrases
- Induction ceremony: A formal event to mark someone's entry into an organization.
- The fraternity's induction ceremony was held last night.
- Induction coil: An electrical device for producing a high voltage from a low voltage source.
- Induction period: A preliminary time during which a person is trained and acclimatized.
Related Idioms
- Trial by induction: (Not a common idiom, but the concept implies) the challenging process of being initiated or starting a new role.
- His first week as manager was a real trial by induction.
Noun
- an act that sets in motion some course of events
- the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time)
- the induction of an anesthetic state
- stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors
- the elicitation of his testimony was not easy
- reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
- an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current
- a formal entry into an organization or position or office
- his initiation into the club
- he was ordered to report for induction into the army
- he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame