induction

noun
UK: /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/
US: /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/

  1. The process of being formally introduced into a new job or organization.

    1. His induction was last Monday.
    2. The new employees underwent an intensive induction program to familiarize them with the company's policies before starting work.

  2. The act of causing something to happen, especially labor or another physical event.

    1. Labor induction is very common.
    2. The doctor recommended induction to speed up the birthing process, ensuring the safety of both mother and child.

  3. A method of reasoning in which you use individual ideas to form a general principle.

    1. He used induction to create his theory.
    2. Scientific research relies heavily on induction, drawing broad conclusions from specific observations and experiments.

  4. The process by which an electrical or magnetic effect is produced in a nearby object without physical contact.

    1. Induction provides electrical power.
    2. Wireless charging relies on electromagnetic induction to transfer energy between the charging pad and the device.

Synonyms

installation initiation commencement reasoning generalization inference
induction transitive-verb

  1. To formally introduce someone to a post or organization.

    1. They inducted him yesterday.
    2. The society will induct new members at the annual gala, welcoming them into the organization.

  2. To cause (labor) to start, often using medication.

    1. They will induce labor soon.
    2. Because of potential complications, the doctor chose to induce labor to ensure a safer delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "induction" in English means: The process of being formally introduced into a new job or organization., The act of causing something to happen, especially labor or another physical event., A method of reasoning in which you use individual ideas to form a general principle., The process by which an electrical or magnetic effect is produced in a nearby object without physical contact..

The phonetic transcription of "induction" is /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ in British English and /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "induction": installation, initiation, commencement, reasoning, generalization, inference.

Example usage of "induction": "His induction was last Monday.". More examples on the page.