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introduction

noun

in·​tro·​duc·​tion ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce introduction (audio)
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

Example Sentences

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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Notable guests adorning the front row included Alicia Silverstone, Coco Rocha, Maye Musk, and Siriano’s dear friend who needs no introduction, Janet Jackson. Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2022 Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon's glossy journalism drama needs no introduction. Amy Mackelden, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 Chucky needs absolutely no introduction, especially now that a second season of his TV series is on the way. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 The album’s sixth track is one that needs no introduction. Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Aug. 2022 Night of the Living Dead likely needs no introduction as George Romero's game-changing first installment that soon spawned a rich lineage of zombie films, including Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, and so on. Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 This milky blue geothermal pool needs no introduction. Katie Lockhart, CNN, 26 July 2022 The new crop of young drivers racing for a championship was aided by NASCAR’s introduction of the Next Gen car, an industrywide project to design a spec vehicle that contained costs and leveled the playing field. Jenna Fryer, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Benn says the 2013 introduction of the BBC Radio 1Xtra Stage, showcasing rap, hip-hop and R&B acts, has helped other genres come through at the festival. Mark Sutherland, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English introduccioun act of introducing, from Anglo-French introduction, from Latin introduction-, introductio, from introducere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of introduction was in the 14th century

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