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.

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