Definitions

introduction

[in-truh-duhk-shuhn] / ˌɪn trəˈdʌk ʃən /

NOUN

something new; something that begins

Synonyms

STRONGEST

addition debut establishment inauguration influx initiation installation launch opening preface presentation

STRONG

admittance awakening baptism beginning commencement essentials exordium foreword hornbook inception induction ingress insertion institution interpolation intro lead lead-in overture preamble preliminaries prelude primer prolegomenon prologue survey

WEAK

basic principles basic text first acquaintance first taste opening remarks pioneering proem

Antonyms

STRONGEST

close closing conclusion end ending finish

STRONG

completion epilogue

Example Sentences

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"Consumer demand was impacted by escalating geopolitical uncertainties and macroeconomic challenges, the most notable being the introduction of increased tariffs in both the United States and China."

From Barron's

For those who aren’t familiar with options, here’s a quick introduction.

From MarketWatch

In this year's report, consumer rights have moved from first to third position in terms of prevalence, which the charity said "would appear to indicate" the introduction of consumer legislation was having "a positive impact".

From BBC

“The Family Album of Ralph Eugene Meatyard” at the High Museum of Art through May 10 is a good introduction to his unique practice.

From The Wall Street Journal

Around the same time, a contact at a military fuel supplier in central Asia asked Andrew to make introductions to British banks for a credit line.

From The Wall Street Journal

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