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Induction

/ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ · noun

Meaning

An act of inducting..

Definitions by Sense

  1. An act of inducting.
  2. An act of inducing.
  3. (medicine) The process of inducing labour for the childbirth process.
  4. (obsolete) An introduction.

Example Sentences

I know not you; nor am I well pleased to make this time, as the affair now stands, the induction of your acquaintance.
These promises are fair, the parties sure, / And our induction full of prosperous hope.
One of the first examples of the immunogenicity of recombinantly derived antibodies was with murine anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody (OKT3) used in the induction of immunosupression after organ transplantation.
This is but an induction: I'lldraw / The curtains of the tragedy hereafter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does induction mean?

Induction means An act of inducting..

What is a synonym for induction?

Common synonyms include initiation, evocation, installation, elicitation.

What is the opposite of induction?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use induction in a sentence?

I know not you; nor am I well pleased to make this time, as the affair now stands, the induction of your acquaintance.

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