induct

verb

in·​duct in-ˈdəkt How to pronounce induct (audio)
inducted; inducting; inducts

transitive verb

1
: to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
was inducted as president of the college
2
a
: to admit as a member
inducted into a scholastic society
b
: to enroll for military training or service (as under a selective service act)
3

Examples of induct in a Sentence

The club will induct six new members this year. inducted the pitcher into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Recent Examples on the Web Wesley Williams, was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2024 Mariah Carey is a nominee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2022. Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024 Meier was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2024 The Blackwell platform is named after mathematician David Blackwell, who was the first Black scholar inducted into the National Academy of Sciences. Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024 She was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2018. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024 Blackwell — named after David Blackwell, the first Black scholar inducted into the National Academy of Science — has a tough act to follow. Ian King, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024 Lynne was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024 Those looking to read the tea leaves concerning her chances of being inducted might find this of interest: John Sykes, president of entertainment enterprises for iHeartMedia and one of the executive producers of the iHearts, is also the chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin inductus, past participle of inducere, from Latin

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of induct was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Induct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/induct. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

induct

verb
in·​duct in-ˈdəkt How to pronounce induct (audio)
1
: to place in office : install
2
: to draft into military service
inductee
(ˌ)in-ˌdək-ˈtē
noun

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