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UK
/ɪndˈʌkʃən/
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[ US /ˌɪnˈdəkʃən/ ]
[ 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
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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
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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).
