induction

noun

in-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce induction (audio)
Definition of inductionnext
1
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the formal induction will be tomorrow, but the college president has already started work

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2
as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning the urbanologist's controversial induction that a thriving bohemian community is vital to a city's economic health

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Recent Examples of induction This includes an electric oven and two-burner induction stove, with a microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, plus a breakfast bar for two with stool seating. — Adam Williams, New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025 The one-time Ladies European Tour winner was joined at the induction ceremony by her husband, MLB star Aaron Hicks, and their two children, ages 2 and 1. — Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025 The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this year, on a fall date that has yet to be announced. — Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025 Tweaks under the hood include a high-flow air induction system, supercharger, upgraded fuel injectors and fuel pump. — Trinity Francis, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for induction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induction
  1. inauguration
  2. deduction
  3. inaugural
  4. inference
  5. initiation
  6. conclusion
  7. determination
Noun
  • The crowd wasn't a papal audience or political protest, but rather an inauguration of sorts for a new national icon.
    — Olivia Hicks, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Since his inauguration, Trump has sought to reform the department, demoting attorneys, for instance, who prosecuted him and assisting people charged with Jan. 6 related offenses.
    — Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of inauguration
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  • With the House narrowly split, this is not a certainty especially with issues like the SALT deduction dividing Republicans.
    — Mark Avallone, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • That’s a $750 increase for the standard deduction for single filers from tax year 2023, $1,500 for joint filers and $1,100 for heads of household.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of deduction
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  • Similar to previous inaugurals, Nielsen’s audience numbers do not include streaming which continues to grow as a video source.
    — Brad Adgate, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Not So Glamorous Speaking of which, inaugurals are theoretically supposed to be glamorous.
    — Elisabeth Bumiller, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Definition of inaugural
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  • The scientific method proceeds roughly as follows: An analyst writes down a mathematical model of the phenomena in question (the theory), collects some data and uses the tools of probabilistic inference to estimate the unknowns.
    — Eric Novik, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The system essentially uses compression as a form of inference.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of inference
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  • The semiconductor stock jumped 7.8% on the heels of Raymond James’ initiation at an outperform rating.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The organizations are not allowed to recruit, induct new members or conduct initiation processes and meetings.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of initiation
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  • The Federal Reserve is widely expected by economists to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday at the conclusion of its March meeting.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Board Chair Mark Jerrell was blunt at the presentation’s conclusion.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of conclusion
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  • His determination led to McIlroy's second career win at the event, silencing doubters.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The city’s Department of Finance was reviewing the OCB determination and did not immediately return a request for comment.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
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