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induction

/ induction /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time)
"the induction of an anesthetic state"
Type of:
introduction debut first appearance
Kinds of:
induction of labor hypnogenesis
Derived:
induce stimulate rush hasten bring on
noun Sense 2
an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current
Type of:
electrical phenomenon
Kinds of:
mutual induction self-induction
Derived:
induce induct
noun Sense 3
the process whereby changes in the current flow in a circuit produce magnetism or an EMF
Type of:
natural process natural action action
Kinds of:
mutual induction self-induction
Derived:
induce induct
noun Sense 4
an act that sets in motion some course of events
Type of:
causing causation
Kinds of:
fomentation instigation
Derived:
originate initiate start lead up induce
noun Sense 5
(physics) a property of an electric circuit by which an electromotive force is induced in it by a variation of current
Type of:
physical property
Kinds of:
self induction mutual induction
Derived:
induce induct
Domain:
physics physical science natural philosophy
noun Sense 6
stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors
"the elicitation of his testimony was not easy"
Type of:
stimulation stimulus stimulant
Derived:
arouse elicit enkindle kindle evoke
noun Sense 7
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
"his initiation into the club"
"he was ordered to report for induction into the army"
"he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame"
Type of:
ceremony ceremonial ceremonial occasion
Kinds of:
inauguration inaugural coronation enthronement enthronization
Derived:
install initiate induct invest seat
noun Sense 8
reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
Type of:
colligation
Derived:
induce generalize generalise extrapolate infer
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Sense Count
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Total Relationships
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introduction debut first appearance induction of labor hypnogenesis electrical phenomenon mutual induction self-induction natural process natural action action causing