American English
/ˌɪn.tɹəˈdək.ʃn̩/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
The act of presenting one person to another person or to a group, often when they meet for the first time.
“Introduction” is commonly pronounced /ˌɪn.tɹəˈdək.ʃn̩/. You may also hear /ˌɪn.tɹoʊˈdək.ʃn̩/; both are used in American English.
The act of presenting one person to another person or to a group, often when they meet for the first time.
Let me make an introduction.
Her introduction to the team was very friendly.
For meeting people, English usually uses introduction; Spanish often uses presentación.
formal introduction · brief introduction · personal introduction
make an introduction
an introduction to someone
The first part of a book, talk, or piece of writing that explains what follows.
Read the introduction before starting the chapter.
The speaker gave a short introduction to the topic.
write an introduction · read the introduction · short introduction
the introduction to a book
in the introduction, ...
A first lesson or experience that helps someone begin learning about a subject.
This course is an introduction to American history.
The workshop provided an introduction to computer programming.
basic introduction · useful introduction · introduction to economics
an introduction to a subject
a useful introduction to something
The act of bringing a new product, system, rule, or idea into use or public attention.
The introduction of the new software saved time.
The company plans the introduction of a cheaper model.
introduction of new technology · introduction of a new law · gradual introduction · product introduction
the introduction of a new system
the introduction of something into a market
to present people to one another
I will make the introductions.
as a short first explanation before the main subject
By way of introduction, let me explain the plan.