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
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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Afterward, Tasha Smith presented the award to Jackson with a heartfelt introduction.
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 27 May 2025
This revival complements other recent enhancements to Seattle’s air connectivity, such as Alaska Airlines’ introduction of nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita and Seoul Incheon.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
The introduction of Fund III builds on Hyundai’s 15-year history in venture investing.
—Cat Wang, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Deaths from black lung — a chronic condition caused by inhaling coal dust — had been in decline since the introduction of federal regulations over a half-century ago.
—Taylor Sisk, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 27 May 2025
This revival complements other recent enhancements to Seattle’s air connectivity, such as Alaska Airlines’ introduction of nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita and Seoul Incheon.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
The introduction of Fund III builds on Hyundai’s 15-year history in venture investing.
—Cat Wang, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Deaths from black lung — a chronic condition caused by inhaling coal dust — had been in decline since the introduction of federal regulations over a half-century ago.
—Taylor Sisk, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
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 2 Jun. 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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