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
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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.
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Though there are some free parking lots behind several of the businesses on both sides of Branch Street, Price said the introduction of more private parking nearby and barrier dining space has slowed some of the foot traffic through her door.
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Joan Lynch, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
Changes to notification processes began immediately and were implemented over the years, including the 2018 introduction of alerts being sent to cell phones.
—Steve Koester, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Regardless, its introduction caused confusion and fear among Palestinians.
—Christine Leuenberger, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
This follows a previous introduction of the bill on December 19, 2024.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Joan Lynch, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
Changes to notification processes began immediately and were implemented over the years, including the 2018 introduction of alerts being sent to cell phones.
—Steve Koester, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Regardless, its introduction caused confusion and fear among Palestinians.
—Christine Leuenberger, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
This follows a previous introduction of the bill on December 19, 2024.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introduction. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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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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