"introduction" meaning in All languages combined

See introduction on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/ Audio: en-us-introduction.ogg [US] Forms: introduction [singular], introductions [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An introduction is the first or opening part
    Sense id: simple-introduction-en-noun-sJJpKCHn
  2. An introduction is when something is announced.
    Sense id: simple-introduction-en-noun-9eKJHllE
  3. An introduction is a social process for making two people acquainted.
    Sense id: simple-introduction-en-noun-6lyNLguC
  4. A process for making someone familiar with a certain area, topic, or field.
    Sense id: simple-introduction-en-noun-MeJ1ljKI
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          "text": "This is the introduction to the book."
        },
        {
          "text": "The introduction to the first movement of the symphony is slow and majestic."
        },
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          "text": "The winners received their prizes after their introductions to the audience."
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          "text": "My introduction to Dr. Sagan was cordial."
        },
        {
          "text": "Dr. Sagan was silent during our introduction."
        },
        {
          "text": "Karen was responsible for my introduction to Dr. Sagan."
        }
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      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "Lisa's introduction to horseback riding was a disaster."
        }
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        },
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        },
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          "text": "The winners received their prizes after their introductions to the audience."
        }
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        {
          "text": "The winner of the prize will be announced during the introduction portion of the opening ceremonies."
        }
      ],
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        "An introduction is when something is announced."
      ]
    },
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        {
          "text": "My introduction to Dr. Sagan was cordial."
        },
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          "text": "Dr. Sagan was silent during our introduction."
        },
        {
          "text": "Karen was responsible for my introduction to Dr. Sagan."
        }
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        {
          "text": "Lisa's introduction to horseback riding was a disaster."
        }
      ],
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