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INTRODUCTION
introduction, debut, first appearance, launching, unveiling, entry
(noun) the act of beginning something new; “they looked forward to the debut of their new product line”
initiation, founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation, innovation, introduction, instauration
(noun) 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”
insertion, introduction, intromission
(noun) the act of putting one thing into another
introduction
(noun) the first section of a communication
introduction
(noun) a basic or elementary instructional text
introduction
(noun) a new proposal; “they resisted the introduction of impractical alternatives”
presentation, introduction, intro
(noun) formally making a person known to another or to the public
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
introduction (countable and uncountable, plural introductions)
The act or process of introducing.
A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.
An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.
A written or oral explanation of what constitutes the basis of an issue.
Synonyms
• (initial section of a written work): preface, isagoge, lead-in, lead, lede; see also foreword
Source: Wiktionary
In`tro*duc"tion, n. Etym: [L. introductio: cf. F. introduction. See Introduce.]
1. The act of introducing, or bringing to notice.
2. The act of formally making persons known to each other; a presentation or making known of one person to another by name; as, the introduction of one stranger to another.
3. That part of a book or discourse which introduces or leads the way to the main subject, or part; preliminary; matter; preface; proem; exordium.
4. A formal and elaborate preliminary treatise; specifically, a treatise introductory to other treatises, or to a course of study; a guide; as, an introduction to English literature.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Word of the Day
14 November 2024
FRISK
(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”
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