induction

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in·duc·tion | \ in-ˈdək-shən

Definition of induction

1a : the act or process of inducting (as into office)

b : the formality by which a civilian is inducted into military service

c : an initial experience : initiation

2a(1) : inference of a generalized conclusion from particular instances — compare deduction sense 2a

(2) : a conclusion arrived at by induction

b : mathematical demonstration of the validity of a law concerning all the positive integers by proving that it holds for the integer 1 and that if it holds for an arbitrarily chosen positive integer k, it must hold for the integer k + 1

— called also mathematical induction

3a : the process by which an electrical conductor becomes electrified when near a charged body, by which a magnetizable body becomes magnetized when in a magnetic field or in the magnetic flux set up by a magnetomotive force, or by which an electromotive force is produced in a circuit by varying the magnetic field linked with the circuit

b : the inspiration of the fuel-air charge from the carburetor into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine

c : the process by which the fate of embryonic cells is determined (as by the action of adjacent cells) and morphogenetic differentiation brought about

4a : the act of bringing forward or adducing something (such as facts or particulars)

b : the act of causing or bringing on or about

5 : a preface, prologue, or introductory scene especially of an early English play

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Many people attended the bishop's induction. The induction ceremony was held at a banquet hall. the registration and induction of draftees

Recent Examples on the Web Parton's had just as momentous a month as the Mexican Pizza: She was named a member of the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction class, along with Eminem, Lionel Richie, the Eurythmics and more. — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 10 May 2022 Before Morris’ induction, his children began learning about the athletic exploits of their father, who was born in 1931 in White City, Kansas. — oregonlive, 10 May 2022 Compared with a second group who experienced a happy mood induction, the anxious group showed a greater ability to focus and control their attention during a computerized assessment. — Tracy Dennis-tiwary, WSJ, 6 May 2022 The country legend, 76, was announced as a member of this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction class on Wednesday, and despite previously trying to remove herself from the ballot, is ready to move on from any drama. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022 While rare, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction for a Country Music Hall of Fame artist isn't unprecedented. — Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 May 2022 The Rock Hall describes its induction categories this way: Performers: Artists who have created music whose originality, impact, and influence has changed the course of rock and roll. — Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 4 May 2022 Media coverage this year revolved around Dolly Parton, who initially declined induction before changing her mind. — Samuel Goldman, The Week, 4 May 2022 That makes Eminem the only 2022 nominee to make the ballot and earn induction in his first year of eligibility. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2022 See More

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induction

noun

in·duc·tion | \ in-ˈdək-shən

Kids Definition of induction

1 : the act or process of placing someone in a new job or position induction into the Hall of Fame

2 : the production of an electrical or magnetic effect through the influence of a nearby magnet, electrical current, or electrically charged body

induction

noun

in·duc·tion | \ in-ˈdək-shən

Medical Definition of induction

1 : the act of causing or bringing on or about induction of labor specifically : the establishment of the initial state of anesthesia often with an agent other than that used subsequently to maintain the anesthetic state

2 : the process by which an electrical conductor becomes electrified when near a charged body, by which a magnetizable body becomes magnetized when in a magnetic field or in the magnetic flux set up by a magnetomotive force, or by which an electromotive force is produced in a circuit by varying the magnetic field linked with the circuit

3a : arousal of a part or area (as of the retina) by stimulation of an adjacent part or area

b : the process by which the fate of embryonic cells is determined (as by the action of adjacent cells) and morphogenetic differentiation brought about