introduction

introduction
in|tro|duc|tion [ ,ıntrə`dʌkʃən ] noun ***
1. ) count the process of telling someone another person's name when they meet for the first time:
Introductions are unnecessary since you all know each other.
make the introductions (=tell people each other's names): Donna quickly made the introductions.
2. ) uncount the process of bringing something into existence or use for the first time:
Opposition to the tax has decreased since its introduction last year.
the introduction of new cancer-fighting drugs
a ) the process of bringing something such as a plant or animal into a place or environment for the first time
3. ) count something that provides an opportunity to learn or experience something for the first time:
You won't get into the subject deeply, but the course is a good introduction.
introduction to: A school activity weekend gave me my introduction to sailing.
4. ) count the part at the beginning of a book, report, etc. that gives a general idea of what it is about
need no introduction
used for saying that someone or something is so well known that it is not necessary to say who they are:
The band needs no introduction from me.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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