Synonyms of induction

induction

noun

in-ˈdək-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inauguration
• inaugural
• initiation
• baptism
• installation
• installment
• investment
• investiture
• enrollment
• promotion
• enlistment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharge
• removal

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deduction
• inference
• conclusion
• determination
• decision
• consequence
• assumption
• diagnosis
• eduction
• verdict
• resolution
• sequitur
• ruling
• judgment
• conjecture
• guess
• deliverance
• presumption
• surmise
• supposition

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of induction

Federer gave an emotional and tearful speech during his induction ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island. — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

For his army of fans, Federer’s induction has been a long time coming. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

For around three years, McGuire designed outfits for some of Parton’s most memorable moments, including the 10-Year Anniversary of Dollywood and her 1999 induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

But his former bandmates still love his playing, and reunited with him for their 2017 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026