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induction

[in-duhk-shuhn] / ɪnˈdʌk ʃən /
NOUN
taking in, initiation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inauguration introduction
STRONG
consecration draft entrance inaugural installation institution investiture ordination selection
WEAK
instatement
Antonyms
STRONGEST
end finish
WEAK
blackballing expulsion rejection
NOUN
inference
Synonyms
STRONG
conclusion conjecture generalization judgment ratiocination rationalization reason
WEAK
deducement logical reasoning
Antonyms
WEAK
blackballing expulsion rejection

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These uses are all made possible under the laws of what we term INDUCTION.

From Steam, Steel and Electricity by Steele, James W.

To be convinced of its truth, nine hundred and ninety-nine men out of every thousand require to SEE it—to be convinced by INDUCTION, founded upon experiment.

From The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology by Fowler, L. N.

In the first place, you have performed the operation of INDUCTION.

From Lectures and Essays by Huxley, Thomas Henry

INDUCTION, MUTUAL.—Induction produced between two circuits or coils close to each other by the mutual interaction of their magnetic fields.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)

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