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Definition introduction in British English

introduction noun

noun
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/
1

the process of telling someone another person's name when they meet for the first time

Example

Introductions are unnecessary since you all know each other.

Example

Donna quickly made the introductions.

Synonyms and related words
introduce meet come across name call christen
2

the process of bringing something into existence or use for the first time

Example

Opposition to the tax has decreased since its introduction last year.

Example

the introduction of new cancer-fighting drugs

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
2.1

the process of bringing something such as a plant or animal into a place or environment for the first time

Synonyms and related words
balance of payments balance of trade blockade
3

the part at the beginning of a book, report etc that gives a general idea of what it is about

Synonyms and related words
acknowledgments addendum afterword
4

something that provides an opportunity to learn or experience something for the first time

Example

You won't get into the subject deeply, but the course is a good introduction.

Example

My introduction to sailing happened on a trip to Switzerland.

Synonyms and related words
acquisition advanced assimilation
Definition introduction in British English