introduction
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/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/
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/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/
noun
A2
the first part of a book or speech that tells you what it is about
The book has a helpful introduction that explains its main ideas.
B1
when you tell someone another person's name so they can meet
After the introduction, everyone knew each other's names.
B2
bringing something new to a place or using it for the first time
The introduction of new technology changed how we work.
R
something that is brought to a place or used for the first time
This plant is a new introduction to our garden.
B2
someone's first time experiencing something
My introduction to cooking was helping my grandmother in the kitchen.
B2
a book or course that teaches the basics of a subject
This course is a good introduction to computer programming.
R
the beginning part of a piece of music
The song has a long introduction before the singing starts.
translation
the first part of a book or speech that tells you what it is about; when you tell someone another person's name so they can meet; bringing something new to a place or using it for the first time; something that is brought to a place or used for the first time; someone's first time experiencing something; a book or course that teaches the basics of a subject; the beginning part of a piece of music
Word Forms
Plural
introductions