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