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Definition of: introduction
(in′trə·duk′shən) noun
1. The act of introducing, as inserting, bringing into notice or use, or making acquainted.
2. The means of introducing one person to another, as by letter, card, etc.
3. Something that leads up to and tends to explain something else; specifically, a preliminary statement made by an author or speaker in explanation of the subject or design of his writing or discourse.
4. Hence, an elementary treatise in any branch of study: an introduction to chemistry.
5. Music A preparatory movement intended to fore- shadow or lead up to the theme. See synonyms under ENTRANCE. [<OF]
—in′tro·duc′tor noun
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