introduction

UK
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
US
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

Translations

introductionnoun
introductions
pl
UK
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
US
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
The introduction of the new CEO was met with applause.
Представление нового генерального директора было встречено аплодисментами.
Our introduction was brief, but I felt an immediate connection.
Наше знакомство было кратким, но я почувствовал мгновенную связь.
The introduction of the book provides an overview of the main themes.
Введение книги дает обзор основных тем.
introductionadjective
UK
/ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/
US
/ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/
Used attributively to modify another noun with the sense ‘introductory’.

Definitions

introductionnoun
The action of introducing something or someone.
The introduction of the new policy was met with mixed reactions.
A formal presentation of one person to another, in which each is told the other's name.
After a brief introduction, the two leaders sat down to discuss the agreement.
A preliminary part of a book, speech, or piece of music, serving as an opening.
The introduction of the book provided a comprehensive overview of the topics covered.
A person's first experience of a subject or thing.
Her introduction to classical music came through a school concert.
introductionadjective
Serving as an introduction; introductory (used attributively).
All first-year students must take the introduction course in chemistry.