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introduction

introduction

77 1.6
The start of using something new
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
translation icon : introducción
  • So that is sort of a quick introduction to what bonds are.
  • vaccine introduction
  • prior to the introduction
  • introduction of nonnative species

Perfect example of this is after the introduction of the contraceptive pill.

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Examples

  • The introduction of the Vaporfly to the running community really has changed what we think of as possible.

  • So that was my first introduction to prison.

  • And that that was my introduction to the music industry.

  • Today we end that doubt for good with the introduction of T levels.

  • So walk me through just your introduction to New York.

  • These cases provide a good introduction to the concept of the rolling contract.

  • So that is actually our introduction to thermodynamics.

  • So that concludes my introduction to some of the greenhouse gas removal methods.

  • Costs have dropped with the introduction of reusable rockets.

  • The introduction of the new policy aimed to improve community health.

Synonyms

debut
vsintroduction
205 4.9

A first public appearance by a person or thing

refers to starting use generally, not only a public presentation
entry
vsintroduction
125 1.3

An act of going into a place or starting to appear

focuses on bringing something into use rather than physical movement
first appearance
vsintroduction
27 3.5

The first time a person or thing is seen in public, often in a new role

describes beginning use or adoption rather than merely being seen
unveiling
vsintroduction
  • Formal
24 4.1

A public event where people see something new for the first time

means initiating practical use rather than only displaying it
launching
vsintroduction
18 3.6

To start something, often for the first time

is broader, meaning bringing into use not only initiating motion
initiation
vsintroduction
15 4.7

The act of beginning something such as a project

is specifically about putting something into use for the first time
ushering in
vsintroduction
5 5.3

Beginning a new period or important change

centres on starting use rather than highlighting large scale change
instauration
vsintroduction
  • Archaic
9.9

A time when something new starts, like a new government or school

is the general act of starting use rather than formal establishment

Compounds

A planned launch of a new product to customers with advertising

Bringing back something that was stopped, removed, or rejected

How Widely Used

implementation
149 3.8
rollout
27 4.4
introduction
77 1.6
to trial
12 3.3
pilot
  • Jargon
110 4.6

Surface Forms

introduction singular
introductions plural

Morphology

introduction = introduce (transparent) = introduce + ion

A straightforward nominalization naming the action or process of bringing something into use.

Etymology

Introduction comes from the parts intro- 'into' and duc- 'to lead', like the duct in conduct. That's why the 'introduction' of a policy or product means bringing it in and starting its use.