induction

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang der offiziellen Einführung in ein Amt oder eine Organisation bezeichnet, oder eine Schlussweise vom Besonderen auf das Allgemeine, oder das physikalische Phänomen der Entstehung von elektrischem Strom durch ein sich änderndes Magnetfeld.

A noun referring to the process of formally introducing someone to a new position or organization, or a method of reasoning from specific observations to general principles, or a phenomenon in physics where an electric current is generated by a changing magnetic field.

1. Formal entry into a positionB2formal

   The process of formally introducing someone into a new role, organization, or office.

   Einführung in das Amt

   • The induction of the new president took place last week.
   • She attended the induction ceremony for the Hall of Fame.
   • His induction into the company was marked by a special event.

   Synonymeinaugurationinitiationinstallationinvestiture

2. Electromagnetic inductionC1formalscientific

   The generation of an electromotive force in a closed circuit due to a change in the flow of electric current.

   Elektromagnetische Induktion

   • Faraday's law describes the principle of electromagnetic induction.
   • Induction is used in transformers to transfer energy between circuits.
   • The induction coil produced a high voltage spark.

3. Reasoning from specifics to generalitiesC1formal

   A logical process where general principles are derived from specific observations or facts.

   Induktion

   • Scientific induction is based on repeated experimental evidence.
   • He used induction to formulate a new theory from the data.
   • Induction is a key method in philosophical reasoning.

   Synonymegeneralizationinductive reasoning

   Antonymededuction

4. Stimulation of a responseC1formalmedical

   The act of triggering a particular behavior or physiological response through stimulation.

   Auslösung einer Reaktion

   • The doctor used induction to start the patient's labor.
   • Hypnotic induction can bring about a state of deep relaxation.
   • The drug's induction of sleep was immediate.

   Synonymeactivationcausationelicitationprovocationstimulation

5. Act of bringing about something earlyC1formal

   The process of causing something to happen, especially at an early stage.

   Einleitung

   • The induction of new policies led to rapid changes.
   • Early induction of the project saved time.
   • The induction of reforms was crucial for the company's growth.

   Synonymeinducementinitiationinstigationprecipitation

   Antonymeblockagehindranceobstructionprevention

6. Initiation of a course of eventsC1formal

   An action that sets a series of events or processes in motion.

   Auslösung

   • The induction of the new system caused a chain reaction.
   • His speech served as the induction for the entire campaign.
   • The induction of the process began with a simple command.

   Synonymeestablishmentinaugurationinitiationinstigationinstitutionintroductionlaunchstart