induction

[ UK /ɪndˈʌkʃən/ ]
[ US /ˌɪnˈdəkʃən/ ]

NOUN

an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current
reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame
his initiation into the club
he was ordered to report for induction into the army
an act that sets in motion some course of events
the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time)
the induction of an anesthetic state
stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors
the elicitation of his testimony was not easy

How To Use induction In A Sentence

“And now, Sir John de Walton,” he said, “methinks you are a little churlish in not ordering me some breakfast, after I have been all night engaged in your affairs; and a cup of muscadel would, I think, be no bad induction to a full consideration of this perplexed matter.” Castle Dangerous
The principle of mathematical induction, claimed Poincaré, cannot be logically deduced.
Statistical analysis for significant difference in the slope of mutant induction in the presence or absence of vanillin was performed using the f-test for comparison of slopes.
This year's induction festivities in Cooperstown delivered a much-needed boost to the local economy, as large groups of Cubs and Red Sox fans spent gobs of money along the village's Main Street.
A non-conductor can be charged by induction by exposure to an electrostatic field that is present on a surface charged with static electricity.
She gives us a big hello and sends us to the back of the room to await our induction chat. Times, Sunday Times
Conclusion MTBE′s carcinogenicity to animals may relate to induction of cell proliferation and inhibition of cell apoptosis.
The three-phase asynchronous motor makes use of the induction principle for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Some venues have an induction loop fitted to assist hearing aid users.
The auto-induction start system and the punch press linkage (control punch press start).