induction

• Nom désignant le processus d'introduction officielle d'une personne dans une nouvelle fonction ou organisation, ou une méthode de raisonnement allant d'observations particulières à des principes généraux, ou un phénomène physique de création d'un courant électrique sous l'effet d'un champ magnétique variable.

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.

   Entrée en fonction

   • 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.

   Synonymesinaugurationinitiationinstallationinvestiture

2. Electromagnetic inductionC1formalscientific

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

   Induction électromagnétique

   • 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.

   Induction (raisonnement)

   • 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.

   Synonymesgeneralizationinductive reasoning

   Antonymesdeduction

4. Stimulation of a responseC1formalmedical

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

   Induction (déclenchement d'une réponse)

   • 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.

   Synonymesactivationcausationelicitationprovocationstimulation

5. Act of bringing about something earlyC1formal

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

   Déclenchement précoce

   • 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.

   Synonymesinducementinitiationinstigationprecipitation

   Antonymesblockagehindranceobstructionprevention

6. Initiation of a course of eventsC1formal

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

   Déclenchement d'un processus

   • 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.

   Synonymesestablishmentinaugurationinitiationinstigationinstitutionintroductionlaunchstart