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

Drew Brees got on the horn with his former coach to ask him to present him at next week's Hall of Fame induction in Canton, Ohio. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

An article about her induction detailed how Garrott, like Patterson, insisted upon being in the pool. — Samantha Adams, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

In fact, Brett said words to that effect in a news conference after his induction in 1999 included a question about Beltran. — Vahe Gregorian july 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

As much as Baker tried to keep his focus on Kent, however, many kept telling him that this visit was a prelude to his induction next summer. — Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026