introductory

adjective in·tro·duc·to·ry \ ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē \

|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

Examples: introductory in a Sentence

Definition of introductory

: of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective

an introductory course in calculus

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introductorily

play \ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rə-lē\ adverb

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Examples of introductory in a Sentence

I'd like to make a few introductory remarks before we start the program.
a class in introductory physics

Recent Examples of introductory from the Web

Creating Black Americans gave me an introductory course in African American art history.

— aaron gilbreath, Longreads, "Old In Art School," 20 June 2018
In the second experiment Petrocelli asked 234 undergraduates enrolled in an introductory psychology course to provide four opinions.

— jason daley, Smithsonian, "Study Looks at Why We All Spew So Much BS," 12 May 2018
The university added a diversity initiative to an introductory English course for first-year students, where instructors would undergo diversity training twice a year.

— stephanie morales, BostonGlobe.com, "Task force formed after racist incidents releases findings," 21 Apr. 2018
Trump missed Trudeau’s introductory statement at the meeting and entered the room while council co-chair Isabelle Hudon, who is Canada’s ambassador to France, was speaking.

— benjamin hart, Daily Intelligencer, "Trump Shows Up Late to G7 Women’s Empowerment Breakfast," 9 June 2018
The position technically operates out of AAA’s New Jersey call center, but individuals who complete the introductory program can then work virtually anywhere they please.

— caroline picard, Good Housekeeping, "AAA Club Alliance Is Hiring Work-From-Home Positions With Full Benefits," 11 July 2018
Although the contents of the course are introductory, Swiz says it is generally aimed at people who are already asking questions and engaging in discussions about gender and media.

— katie powers, Chicago Reader, "Arts / Education / Gender Issues / LGBTQ+ Alicia Swiz wants to make you a better feminist—by taking her online course," 21 June 2018
The rookie did make his introductory press conference in Boston last Friday, but decided to fly back home to Louisiana, despite the fact that the team had its first summer league practice on Sunday.

— peter dawson, star-telegram, "Former Aggies star Robert Williams already revealing 'character concerns' with Celtics," 2 July 2018
The second-overall pick in the June 21 NBA draft appeared at Concerts in the Park in Sacramento the next day, followed by an introductory news conference Saturday.

— angel guerrero, sacbee, "‘Just take a deep breath’: Kings rookie Marvin Bagley grapples with his first challenge," 29 June 2018

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INTRODUCTORY Defined for English Language Learners

introductory

adjective

Definition of introductory for English Language Learners

: providing information about someone who is about to speak, perform, etc., or something that is about to begin
: providing basic information about a subject
: intended to attract customers when a new product, service, etc., is introduced