induction, n.
(inductions)
freq. cnt. 4
(inductions)
freq. cnt. 4
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
induction initiation installation
sample sentences
"his initiation into the club""he was ordered to report for induction into the army"
"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
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
generalisation generalization induction inductive reasoning
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hypernym
an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current
<noun.phenomenon> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
inductance induction
an act that sets in motion some course of events
<noun.act>
induction initiation trigger
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the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time)
<noun.act>
induction
sample sentences
"the induction of an anesthetic state"
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hyponym
stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors
<noun.cognition>
elicitation evocation induction
sample sentences
"the elicitation of his testimony was not easy"
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