introduction

/,intrə'dʌkʃn/
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introduction

The teacher writes an introduction on the whiteboard.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of presenting someone or something for the first time: The process of making a person, product, or concept known to others.
    • The initial part of something: The opening section of a book, speech, piece of music, or other communication.
    • The act of bringing something into use or existence for the first time: The initiation or establishment of a new practice, system, or item.
    • A basic text or guide: A book or manual that explains the fundamental principles of a subject.
Usage and Examples
  • Presenting someone or something:
    • The host made a brief introduction before the speaker began.
    • The introduction of the new CEO to the staff went smoothly.
  • Initial part of a communication:
    • The essay's introduction clearly outlined the main argument.
    • The symphony's introduction is slow and dramatic.
  • Bringing something into use:
    • The introduction of the printing press changed the world.
    • They celebrated the introduction of the new policy.
  • Basic instructional text:
    • I'm reading "An Introduction to Philosophy".
Advanced Usage
  • "by way of introduction": Used to preface a remark when introducing a topic or oneself.
    • By way of introduction, let me explain why this topic matters.
  • "letter of introduction": A letter presented by a person to someone else, explaining who they are.
    • He carried a letter of introduction from his former professor.
Variants and Related Words
  • Introductory (adj): Serving as an introduction; preliminary.
    • The professor gave an introductory lecture on the course.
  • Introduce (v): To present someone or something for the first time; to bring something into use.
    • May I introduce you to my colleague?
Synonyms
  • Presentation: The act of formally introducing someone or something.
  • Preamble: A preliminary or introductory statement.
  • Inauguration: The formal beginning or introduction of a system, policy, or period.
  • Preface: An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject or aims.
Phrasal Verbs / Related Constructions

(The word "introduction" itself does not form standard phrasal verbs. The related verb "introduce" forms phrasal verbs.) - Introduce to: To make someone familiar with something or someone for the first time. - She introduced me to classical music. - Introduce into: To bring something, like an idea or species, into a place or discussion. - They warned against introducing non-native plants into the ecosystem.

Idioms and Fixed Phrases
  • Need no introduction: To be so famous or well-known that an introduction is unnecessary.
    • Our next guest, a Nobel laureate, needs no introduction.
introduction

The teacher writes an introduction on the whiteboard.

Noun
  1. 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
  2. the act of putting one thing into another
  3. a new proposal
    • they resisted the introduction of impractical alternatives
  4. a basic or elementary instructional text
  5. formally making a person known to another or to the public
  6. the first section of a communication
  7. the act of beginning something new
    • they looked forward to the debut of their new product line

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