introduction

  • 21introduction — n. 1) to make an introduction 2) to serve as an introduction 3) a formal introduction 4) an introduction into, to (an introduction to a book) 5) (misc.) a letter of introduction * * * [ˌɪntrə dʌkʃ(ə)n] to (an introduction to a book) (misc.) a… …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 22introduction — [[t]ɪ̱ntrədʌ̱kʃ(ə)n[/t]] introductions 1) N COUNT: oft N to n The introduction to a book or talk is the part that comes at the beginning and tells you what the rest of the book or talk is about. Ellen Malos, in her introduction to The Politics of …

    English dictionary

  • 23introduction */*/*/ — UK [ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms introduction : singular introduction plural introductions 1) [countable] the process of telling someone another person s name when they meet for the first time Introductions are unnecessary since you all… …

    English dictionary

  • 24introduction — in|tro|duc|tion [ ,ıntrə dʌkʃən ] noun *** 1. ) count the process of telling someone another person s name when they meet for the first time: Introductions are unnecessary since you all know each other. make the introductions (=tell people each… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 25introduction — noun 1 START TO USE (U) the act of making something start to be used or exist for the first time (+ of): the introduction of new working methods | Since their introduction, compact discs have taken over from records. 2 BRING STH TO A PLACE a) (U) …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 26Introduction — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Introduction », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) Une introduction (souvent abrégé par… …

    Wikipédia en Français

  • 27introduction — noun 1) the introduction of democratic reforms Syn: institution, establishment, initiation, launch, inauguration, foundation; start, commencement, debut, inception, origination Ant: abolition 2) …

    Thesaurus of popular words

  • 28introduction — /in treuh duk sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of introducing or the state of being introduced. 2. a formal personal presentation of one person to another or others. 3. a preliminary part, as of a book, musical composition, or the like, leading up to the… …

    Universalium

  • 29introduction — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. preface, forward, prelude; presentation, [new] acquaintanceship; insertion. See courtesy, precedence, drama. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [The act of bringing in] Syn. admittance, initiation, inception,… …

    English dictionary for students

  • 30introduction — noun 1) the introduction of democratic reforms Syn: institution, establishment, initiation, launch, inauguration, foundation 2) an introduction to the king Syn: presentation, meeting, audience 3) …

    Synonyms and antonyms dictionary