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English noun: induction

1. induction (event) a formal entry into an organization or position or office


SamplesHis initiation into the club.
He was ordered to report for induction into the army.
He gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame.


Synonymsinitiation, installation


Broader (hypernym)ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance


Narrower (hyponym)bar mitzvah, bas mitzvah, bat mitzvah, bath mitzvah, coronation, enthronement, enthronisation, enthronization, inaugural, inauguration, investiture

2. induction (phenomenon) an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current


Synonymsinductance


Broader (hypernym)electrical phenomenon


Narrower (hyponym)mutual induction, self-induction

3. induction (cognition) reasoning from detailed facts to general principles


Synonymsgeneralisation, generalization, inductive reasoning


Broader (hypernym)colligation

4. induction (cognition) stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors


SamplesThe elicitation of his testimony was not easy.


Synonymselicitation, evocation


Broader (hypernym)input, stimulant, stimulation, stimulus

5. induction (act) the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time)


SamplesThe induction of an anesthetic state.


Broader (hypernym)debut, entry, first appearance, introduction, launching, unveiling


Narrower (hyponym)hypnogenesis, induction of labor

6. induction (act) an act that sets in motion some course of events


Synonymsinitiation, trigger


Broader (hypernym)causation, causing


Narrower (hyponym)fomentation, instigation









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