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introduction

in·tro·duc·tion [ ìntrə dúkshən ] (plural in·tro·duc·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. explanatory section at beginning: a section at the beginning of a book or other piece of writing that summarizes what it is about or sets the scene

2. something giving basic facts: a book or course of study that gives somebody basic facts or skills in a field

3. beginning of piece of music: the opening passage or movement of a piece of music

4. presentation of somebody to somebody: the act of formally presenting somebody or yourself to another person in order to make that person's acquaintance

5. presentation: the act of presenting somebody or something to an audience, assembly, or other group

6. first experience: somebody's first experience of something

7. bringing in something new: the act of bringing something to a place, into existence, or into operation for the first time

8. something brought in: something recently brought from elsewhere, into existence, or into operation

9. insertion: the insertion of something somewhere

[14th century. Directly or via French< Latin introduction-< introduct-, past participle of introducere (see introduce)]
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