introduction (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
Definition
The act of bringing something new into use or practice, or the first part of something.
Examples
The introduction of the new policy caused some confusion.
She wrote a short introduction for her essay.
The book's introduction explains the main ideas.
How to Use introduction
- introduction to (prepositional phrase)
- The first part or explanation of a subject. — "This is an introduction to the history of art."
- write an introduction (collocation)
- To create the first part of a text. — "She will write an introduction for the new magazine."
- give an introduction (collocation)
- To present or explain something for the first time. — "The manager will give an introduction to the new software."
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