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

Rose Tattoo was the quintessential Aussie pub rock band, and induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame came in Rose Tattoo was in 2006, in a class that included Helen Reddy. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

As this drama unfolds, Roy and Keeley attempt to make it to Chelsea in time for Roy’s induction into the ranks of Chelsea legends. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

Appliances include a Wolf induction range and oven, a Zephyr vent hood, an Asko dishwasher and Fisher & Paykel refrigerator. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

That system handles equipment such as the induction cooktop, refrigerator and air conditioning. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026