induction

noun

in-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce induction (audio)
Definition of inductionnext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of induction In the last 16 inductions classes, there have been 12 defensive ends elected. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 The band has earned six Grammy Awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, cementing their place in music history. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 Before that induction, Kuechly is being shepherded from one event to another this week — touring the hall of fame, participating in autograph signings and going to the Panthers’ hall of fame exhibition game against Arizona Thursday night. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026 When Aaron Donald retired from the Los Angeles Rams in 2024, his next stop seemed destined to be an induction ceremony into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. — Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for induction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induction
  1. inauguration
  2. deduction
  3. inaugural
  4. inference
  5. initiation
  6. conclusion
  7. determination
Noun
  • Fireworks herald the World Cup, the Olympics, inaugurations, weddings, railroad openings, royal matrimony, saints, the Saints, the spring equinox, eclipses, the New Year, the Day of the Dead, the beginning of summer, the end of it.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this year, Smith performed during the inauguration of the Holy See’s pavilion at the Venice Biennale contemporary art fair.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of inauguration
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  • Zahavy dissected the process that went into Albert Einstein’s formulation of his General Relativity Theory, noting that the scientist’s thinking evolved through three phases – deduction, induction, and finally, abduction.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The proposal has drawn questions from opponents about how the plan squares with the historic preservation easement placed on the property, which could unlock a tax deduction for investors as development rights are restricted.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of deduction
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  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of inaugural
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  • And remember, enterprises are still very early in using inference at scale in their current production applications.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In the middle of the barbell, Jassy said, are all the existing enterprise production workloads that could use AI inference but mostly aren’t yet.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of inference
Noun
  • Their distinct coloring is both a warning for predators and a badge of initiation.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • Mornings at the camp are dedicated to light exercise, camp songs, positive affirmations and a gentle initiation into meditation.
    — Savita Patel, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of initiation
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  • Some estimates were too imprecise to support a firm conclusion, and previous longitudinal studies have reported links between loneliness, isolation and physical illness.
    — The Conversation US, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center will close April 1, and not be returned to its regular users until the fall of 2028, after the conclusion of the Olympic Games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • So harnessing the competitiveness and work rate which complemented a generational talent, the former striker went back to the drawing board with gritty determination.
    — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But engineers don’t have all the data in hand to make a final determination.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of determination

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