introduction

noun
UK: /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
US: /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

  1. The act of making someone known to another person.

    1. Her introduction to the team went smoothly.
    2. The formal introduction of the speaker will be given by the president.

  2. A formal presentation of one person to another or others.

    1. The introduction was short and sweet.
    2. The play begins with a lengthy introduction to the main characters.

  3. The first part of a book, speech, or piece of music, which gives a general idea of what follows.

    1. The introduction gives a summary of the book.
    2. I found the book's introduction to be more engaging than the rest of it.

  4. The action of bringing something new into use or operation for the first time.

    1. The introduction of new rules was not popular.
    2. The introduction of technology improved the work of the department.

Synonyms

prelude overture preface prologue acquaintance presentation initiation induction

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "introduction" in English means: The act of making someone known to another person., A formal presentation of one person to another or others., The first part of a book, speech, or piece of music, which gives a general idea of what follows., The action of bringing something new into use or operation for the first time..

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

Synonyms for "introduction": prelude, overture, preface, prologue, acquaintance, presentation, initiation, induction.

Example usage of "introduction": "Her introduction to the team went smoothly.". More examples on the page.