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Definition induction in American English

induction noun

noun
/ɪnˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/
1

the process of helping a woman to start giving birth to a baby rather than waiting for her to start having it naturally

Synonyms and related words
the afterbirth amniocentesis amniotic fluid
2

the process or formal act of accepting someone into a group or job

Example

induction into the army

Example

an induction ceremony

Synonyms and related words
ceremonial ceremony commemoration accept admission admit
3

the process of reasoning from particular facts or ideas to a general rule or law

Synonyms and related words
thought consideration assessment
4

the process of causing physical changes in the body of a person or animal

Example

the induction of gastric ulcers in rats

Synonyms and related words
acupressure acupuncture aftercare
Definition induction in American English