introduction
introduction /ˌɪntroʊˈdʌkʃən/
noun
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()
The act of beginning something new
(
first appearance
, launching
, unveiling
, debut
, entry
, introduction
)
the act of beginning something new
They looked forward to the debut of their new product line
they looked forward to the debut of their new product line
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()
The first section of a communication
(
introduction
)
the first section of a communication
The introduction of her book provided a brief overview of what readers could expect in the subsequent chapters.
The introduction of her book provided a brief overview of what readers could expect in the subsequent chapters.
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()
A basic or elementary instructional text
(
introduction
)
a basic or elementary instructional text
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()
Formally making a person known to another or to the public
(
intro
, presentation
, introduction
)
formally making a person known to another or to the public
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The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
(
foundation
, innovation
, instauration
, creation
, founding
, initiation
, institution
, introduction
, origination
)
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
She looked forward to her initiation as an adult
she looked forward to her initiation as an adult
The foundation of a new scientific society
the foundation of a new scientific society
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The act of putting one thing into another
(
insertion
, introduction
, intromission
)
the act of putting one thing into another
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A new proposal
(
introduction
)
a new proposal
They resisted the introduction of impractical alternatives
they resisted the introduction of impractical alternatives
soybean
soybean /ˈsɔɪˌbiːn/
noun
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The most highly proteinaceous vegetable known; the fruit of the soybean plant is used in a variety of foods and as fodder (especially as a replacement for animal protein)
(
soy
, soya
, soya bean
, soybean
)
the most highly proteinaceous vegetable known; the fruit of the soybean plant is used in a variety of foods and as fodder (especially as a replacement for animal protein)
Soya beans are used to make tofu and soy milk
Soya beans are used to make tofu and soy milk
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Erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia
(
Glycine max
, soja
, soja bean
, soy
, soya
, soya bean
, soybean
, soybean plant
)
erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia
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A source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
(
soy
, soya bean
, soybean
)
a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food