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introduction

/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

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noun

plural -tions

[count] :the act of making a person known to others by name - usually plural

Once we finished the introductions [=once everyone was introduced], the meeting began.

I'll make the introductions. [=I'll introduce everyone]

[noncount] :the act of introducing something: such as

the act of bringing something into practice or use for the first time

the introduction of telephone service to the area

the act of making a product available for sale for the first time

Since its introduction last year, over a million copies of the software have been sold.

the act of presenting something for discussion or consideration

the introduction of evidence at the trial

the introduction of a new topic for conversation

the introduction of the bill to Congress

She told the audience, by way of introduction, that the research was completed a year ago.

the act of bringing something (such as a plant or animal) to a place for the first time

the introduction of an Asian plant species to America

[count] :a statement made to an audience about someone who is about to speak, perform, etc., or something that is about to begin

After a brief introduction, the performer took the stage.

A person who needs no introduction is well-known to the audience.

Our speaker this evening needs no introduction.

[count] the beginning part of a book, essay, speech, etc., that explains what will follow in the main part

Did you read the introduction?

His introduction outlined the main points of the speech.

the beginning part of a piece of music

[count] :something (such as a book or a course of study) that provides basic information about a subject - + to

The book/course is an introduction to computer programming.

[singular] :a person's first experience with something - + to

That concert was my introduction to her music. [=it was the first time I had heard her music]

[count] :something that is added or introduced to something else

The plant is a recent introduction from Asia.