Induction
noun
The action or process of being formally admitted to an office, rank, or organization.
He had his induction into the army yesterday.
Often appears as...
- job induction
- military induction
noun
The process or action of bringing about or giving rise to something.
The induction of sleep by medication.
Often appears as...
- induction of labor
- induction of sleep
noun
In logic and mathematics, a method of proving a property by showing that it is true for the first case, and then showing that if it is true in any one case it is true in the next.
The proof requires mathematical induction.
Often appears as...
- mathematical induction
- proof by induction
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Approving
Academic
noun
In physics, the production of an electric or magnetic state by the proximity without contact of an electrified or magnetized body.
These electrical currents cause induction in the metal.
Often appears as...
- electromagnetic induction
- induction coil
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Academic, Technical
noun
The action or process of being formally admitted to an office, rank, or organization.
He had his induction into the army yesterday.
Often appears as...
- job induction
- military induction
noun
The process or action of bringing about or giving rise to something.
The induction of sleep by medication.
Often appears as...
- induction of labor
- induction of sleep
noun
In logic and mathematics, a method of proving a property by showing that it is true for the first case, and then showing that if it is true in any one case it is true in the next.
The proof requires mathematical induction.
Often appears as...
- mathematical induction
- proof by induction
Usage tips
Approving
Academic
noun
In physics, the production of an electric or magnetic state by the proximity without contact of an electrified or magnetized body.
These electrical currents cause induction in the metal.
Often appears as...
- electromagnetic induction
- induction coil
Usage tips
Academic, Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Context
Induction often involves a ceremony or ritual when joining organizations.
She was excited about the induction ceremony at her new school.
Pro Tip 2/3Beginning Step
Induction marks the start of someone's journey in a new role or group.
His induction signified the start of his career as a firefighter.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality Level
Using 'induction' suggests a formal process rather than an informal welcome.
The club's induction is formal, unlike a casual meet-and-greet.
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Context
Induction often involves a ceremony or ritual when joining organizations.
She was excited about the induction ceremony at her new school.
Pro Tip 2/3Beginning Step
Induction marks the start of someone's journey in a new role or group.
His induction signified the start of his career as a firefighter.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality Level
Using 'induction' suggests a formal process rather than an informal welcome.
The club's induction is formal, unlike a casual meet-and-greet.
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Context
Induction often involves a ceremony or ritual when joining organizations.
She was excited about the induction ceremony at her new school.
Pro Tip 2/3Beginning Step
Induction marks the start of someone's journey in a new role or group.
His induction signified the start of his career as a firefighter.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality Level
Using 'induction' suggests a formal process rather than an informal welcome.
The club's induction is formal, unlike a casual meet-and-greet.
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Genghis Khan’s Lost...
then I'll use drones, with cameras on them and I'll take pictures of the earth where the satellite imagery told me things were, you know a little bit off or weird or something that looked ancient. Then I'd use things like ground penetrating radar like magnetometry, like electro-magnetic induction
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Nicholas Christakis: The...
between that person's body size and your own body size. Well, what might be causing this clustering? There are at least three One possibility is that, as I gain weight, it causes you to gain weight. A kind of induction, a kind of spread from person to person.
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Talithia Williams: Own...
Okay, so at this point the data is not convincing us that we need to be induced, and so then we proceed to have a conversation about how inductions lead to a higher rate of Cesarean sections, and if at all possible we'd like to avoid that. And then I said,
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Erik Schlangen: A...
the big induction machine here onstage. So a microwave is a similar system. So I put the specimen in, which I'm now going to take out to see what happened. So this is the specimen coming out now. So I said we have such an industrial machine in the lab
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The Restorative Power of...
They also have a place in the medical field. Tattooing without pigment, known as microneedling, dry needling, collagen induction therapy, can have an amazing effect on scar tissue. It can reduce tightness in a scar, aiding mobility.
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Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...
regarded as adults yet so generally about three years they've sort of then reached that stage when they're really induction to the pride males quite often get chased away then they live a life of a nomad until they become
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How electromagnetic...
electromagnetic induction and that started a quest for us to understand and exploit a unique entity and a one that we use every day every minute really but you can't see it or touch it or smell it
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Magnets as Brakes? PIPE I...
this process is called electromagnetic induction and perhaps one of the most surprising applications of electromagnetic induction can be found on the powerful brakes used on some fairground rides
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David Deutsch: A new way...
We don't see the curvature of space-time, and other universes. But we know about those things. How? Well, the classic empiricist answer is induction --
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A day in the life of an...
symbolizing how corn is cut in the fields. Afterward, she will be reborn as Lady Teteoinnan, and preside over the induction of new warriors.
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Genghis Khan’s Lost...
then I'll use drones, with cameras on them and I'll take pictures of the earth where the satellite imagery told me things were, you know a little bit off or weird or something that looked ancient. Then I'd use things like ground penetrating radar like magnetometry, like electro-magnetic induction
Video examples
Nicholas Christakis: The...
between that person's body size and your own body size. Well, what might be causing this clustering? There are at least three One possibility is that, as I gain weight, it causes you to gain weight. A kind of induction, a kind of spread from person to person.
Video examples
Talithia Williams: Own...
Okay, so at this point the data is not convincing us that we need to be induced, and so then we proceed to have a conversation about how inductions lead to a higher rate of Cesarean sections, and if at all possible we'd like to avoid that. And then I said,
Video examples
Erik Schlangen: A...
the big induction machine here onstage. So a microwave is a similar system. So I put the specimen in, which I'm now going to take out to see what happened. So this is the specimen coming out now. So I said we have such an industrial machine in the lab
Video examples
The Restorative Power of...
They also have a place in the medical field. Tattooing without pigment, known as microneedling, dry needling, collagen induction therapy, can have an amazing effect on scar tissue. It can reduce tightness in a scar, aiding mobility.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...
regarded as adults yet so generally about three years they've sort of then reached that stage when they're really induction to the pride males quite often get chased away then they live a life of a nomad until they become
Video examples
How electromagnetic...
electromagnetic induction and that started a quest for us to understand and exploit a unique entity and a one that we use every day every minute really but you can't see it or touch it or smell it
Video examples
Magnets as Brakes? PIPE I...
this process is called electromagnetic induction and perhaps one of the most surprising applications of electromagnetic induction can be found on the powerful brakes used on some fairground rides
Video examples
David Deutsch: A new way...
We don't see the curvature of space-time, and other universes. But we know about those things. How? Well, the classic empiricist answer is induction --
Video examples
A day in the life of an...
symbolizing how corn is cut in the fields. Afterward, she will be reborn as Lady Teteoinnan, and preside over the induction of new warriors.
Example 1 of 10
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Isaac Newton
English Mathematician
In experimental philosophy, we are to look upon propositions inferred by general induction from phenomena as accurately or very nearly true, notwithstanding any contrary hypotheses that may be imagined, till such time as other phenomena occur by which they may either be made more accurate or liable to exceptions.
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Ian Gillan
English Musician
I'm very grateful for the other bands and artists that stood up for us with a view to our induction - that's nice of them. But I wish that the Hall Of Fame had had the discretion to ask us first. It's now become a debate in which we are too late to have the final word.
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Gene Okerlund
I can tell you, I was in Seoul, Korea, and I had people come up to me in the airport and say 'Congratulations on your induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.' Of course, I can go to Garden City, Kan., and get the same kind of reception. It truly is an honor.
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Colm Toibin
Irish Novelist
When I was 19, I thought I wanted to be an English civil servant. It was the most exotic thing at the time - can you imagine, in the middle of the IRA bombing campaigns? I saw an ad inviting Irish applicants for an induction course, so I signed up.
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Scott Steiner
American Wrestler
I am already in a couple Hall of Fames, like the Michigan Hall of Fame and the Dan Gable Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, so my accolades speak for themselves. Let's just say I'm not losing any sleep over any Hall of Fame induction.
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Junior Johnson
American Celebrity
Since my induction into the Sports Hall of Fame, I have wanted to have my No. 3 Chevy on exhibit for sports fans to see. I hope others will enjoy the car as much as I have.
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Robert Parish
American Athlete
An induction into the prestigious USSSA Hall of Fame is a humbling honor and a testament to everyone who helped foster and grow Worth's partnership with USSSA.
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Katharine Gun
British Activist
When you have the initial GCHQ induction course for new arrivals, they tell you... not to trust journalists, to be careful to keep everything confidential.
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Joe Walsh
American Musician
There's a lot of politics in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There's a lot us artists would change about the induction ceremony and who they pick.
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Liz Parrish
American Scientist
I agree Maria Blasco has achieved amazing things with telomerase induction and we are hopeful this will translate to the human model.
Quote examples
Isaac Newton
English Mathematician
In experimental philosophy, we are to look upon propositions inferred by general induction from phenomena as accurately or very nearly true, notwithstanding any contrary hypotheses that may be imagined, till such time as other phenomena occur by which they may either be made more accurate or liable to exceptions.
Quote examples
Ian Gillan
English Musician
I'm very grateful for the other bands and artists that stood up for us with a view to our induction - that's nice of them. But I wish that the Hall Of Fame had had the discretion to ask us first. It's now become a debate in which we are too late to have the final word.
Quote examples
Gene Okerlund
I can tell you, I was in Seoul, Korea, and I had people come up to me in the airport and say 'Congratulations on your induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.' Of course, I can go to Garden City, Kan., and get the same kind of reception. It truly is an honor.
Quote examples
Colm Toibin
Irish Novelist
When I was 19, I thought I wanted to be an English civil servant. It was the most exotic thing at the time - can you imagine, in the middle of the IRA bombing campaigns? I saw an ad inviting Irish applicants for an induction course, so I signed up.
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Scott Steiner
American Wrestler
I am already in a couple Hall of Fames, like the Michigan Hall of Fame and the Dan Gable Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, so my accolades speak for themselves. Let's just say I'm not losing any sleep over any Hall of Fame induction.
Quote examples
Junior Johnson
American Celebrity
Since my induction into the Sports Hall of Fame, I have wanted to have my No. 3 Chevy on exhibit for sports fans to see. I hope others will enjoy the car as much as I have.
Quote examples
Robert Parish
American Athlete
An induction into the prestigious USSSA Hall of Fame is a humbling honor and a testament to everyone who helped foster and grow Worth's partnership with USSSA.
Quote examples
Katharine Gun
British Activist
When you have the initial GCHQ induction course for new arrivals, they tell you... not to trust journalists, to be careful to keep everything confidential.
Quote examples
Joe Walsh
American Musician
There's a lot of politics in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There's a lot us artists would change about the induction ceremony and who they pick.
Quote examples
Liz Parrish
American Scientist
I agree Maria Blasco has achieved amazing things with telomerase induction and we are hopeful this will translate to the human model.
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