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induction
What does induction mean?
induction (noun): a formal ceremony in which a person is appointed to an office or into military service.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce induction?
/ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does induction come from?
Inherited from Middle English induction, from Old French induction, from Latin inductiō, from indūcō (“to lead”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of induction?
Words related to induction
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “induction” mean?
the part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm
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an institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs
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a formal ceremony in which a person is appointed to an office or into military service
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an outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other simple structures
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department
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initiation
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population
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difference
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