Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Introduction has 8 different meanings across 1 category:
the act of beginning something new
"they looked forward to the debut of their new product line"
the first section of a communication
"The introduction of her email clearly stated the reason for contacting us about the meeting schedule."
formally making a person known to another or to the public
"At the conference, she gave an enthusiastic introduction of her new colleague to the entire audience before handing over the microphone."
a basic or elementary instructional text
"The professor assigned the new student's first book as an introduction to complex statistics before moving on to advanced topics."
the act of putting one thing into another
"After carefully inserting the new software module, the technician completed the introduction to ensure the system ran smoothly without errors."
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
"she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"
"the foundation of a new scientific society"
The act or process of introducing.
"The introduction of the new software update caused a temporary slowdown for all users during its rollout phase."
In plain English: An introduction is the part where you first meet someone or start talking about a new topic.
"The introduction to the book explained how the author studied for years before writing it."
Usage: Use introduction to refer to the initial presentation of someone to others or the opening section of a book, speech, or performance. It marks the beginning where new elements are brought in or presented for the first time.
The word "introduction" entered English via Old French and Middle English from the Latin intrōdūctiōnem. It originally referred to the act of leading someone inside a building, derived from the Latin verb meaning "to lead inward."