introduction
noun
in·tro·duc·tion
ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən 
1
: something that introduces: such as
a(1)
: a part of a book or treatise preliminary to the main portion
(2)
: a preliminary treatise or course of study
b
: a short introductory musical passage
2
: the act or process of introducing : the state of being introduced
3
: a putting in : insertion
4
: something introduced
specifically
: a new or exotic plant or animal
Synonyms of introduction
Examples of introduction in a Sentence
the introduction of telephone service to the area
Since its introduction last year, over a million copies of the software have been sold.
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 introduction of an Asian plant species to America
After a brief introduction, the performer took the stage.
Recent Examples on the Web
Supporter groups have campaigned since for the introduction of ‘safe standing’.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
In an effort to do that, the book highlights a range of recipes and introductions from some of the contemporary voices in Black culinary leadership today.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The introduction wasn't exactly love at first sight, however.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Likewise, the permacrisis in the economy, which endured despite Caracas’ introduction of a national crypto currency, the Petro, to bypass US sanctions, or the central bank’s removal of five zeros from the national currency, the Bolivar, to subdue hyperinflation.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
In an effort to do that, the book highlights a range of recipes and introductions from some of the contemporary voices in Black culinary leadership today.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The introduction wasn't exactly love at first sight, however.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Likewise, the permacrisis in the economy, which endured despite Caracas’ introduction of a national crypto currency, the Petro, to bypass US sanctions, or the central bank’s removal of five zeros from the national currency, the Bolivar, to subdue hyperinflation.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for introduction
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introduction. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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introduction
noun
in·tro·duc·tion
ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən
1
a
: the action of introducing
b
: something introduced
2
: the part of a book that leads up to and explains what will be found in the main part
3
: a book for beginners in a subject
Medical Definition
introduction
noun
in·tro·duc·tion
ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən
: an action of putting in or inserting
introduction of contrast material through the catheter—Scientific American Medicine
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