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in-DUKSHUN/ɪnˈdʌkʃn/

Induction is a formal introduction to a job or organisation; also reasoning from cases, or the act of inducing: staff induction, induction of labour. Introduction (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a foyer film is comms, not a signed checklist.

Meaning

A formal introduction to a job or organisation; also reasoning from cases, or the act of inducing.

Examples

• “Induction for new invigilators is a signed checklist, not a foyer film.”
• “Orientation is the close twin. Introduction is already in this course. A film is branding. A checklist is a log. Get the signatures; then roll the film if you still want to.”

Good to know

A formal joining-in (also: reasoning / inducing). Close: orientation. A film ≠ a signed checklist.

Near in meaning

orientation, introduction, initiation

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