Definition of INDUCTION (original) (raw)

: the act or process of inducting (as into office)

: the formality by which a civilian is inducted into military service

a(1)

: inference of a generalized conclusion from particular instances compare deduction sense 2a

(2)

: a conclusion arrived at by induction

: mathematical demonstration of the validity of a law concerning all the positive integers by proving that it holds for the integer 1 and that if it holds for an arbitrarily chosen positive integer k, it must hold for the integer k + 1

called also mathematical induction

: the process by which an electrical conductor becomes electrified when near a charged body, by which a magnetizable body becomes magnetized when in a magnetic field or in the magnetic flux set up by a magnetomotive force, or by which an electromotive force is produced in a circuit by varying the magnetic field linked with the circuit

: the inspiration of the fuel-air charge from the carburetor into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine

: the process by which the fate of embryonic cells is determined (as by the action of adjacent cells) and morphogenetic differentiation brought about

: the act of bringing forward or adducing something (such as facts or particulars)

: the act of causing or bringing on or about

: a preface, prologue, or introductory scene especially of an early English play

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Examples of induction in a Sentence

Many people attended the bishop's induction. The induction ceremony was held at a banquet hall. the registration and induction of draftees

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Mickey Guyton sang it at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2021, when Turner was inducted as a solo artist. —Paul Grein, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024 In recent weeks, Taylor has also lent his services to a Hurricane Helene benefit and paid tribute to Jimmy Buffett at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024 Along with the Oscars and the NFL, Disney’s live event portfolio also includes the annual New Year’s Rockin’ Eve special, the CMA Awards, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the NBA Finals and the College Football Playoff. —Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024 This year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is available now to stream on Disney+ and Hulu, while a prime-time special will air Jan. 1. —Jack Irvin, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for induction