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introduction
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ĩtɾuduˈsɐ̃w̃/in·tro·du·ção
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The action of introducing something; the opening section of a book, speech, or piece of music that leads into the main part.
Usage examples
“The book's introduction provides useful background.”
“He gave a short introduction before his talk.”
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brief introductionchapter introductionmake an introductionwrite an introduction
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The action of bringing something into use or operation for the first time, or presenting someone.
Usage examples
“The introduction of the printing press changed history.”
“Her introduction to the committee was very formal.”
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introduction of new technologymarket introductionintroduction of a billspecies introduction