Academic / B1

intr-uh-DUKSHUN/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/

An introduction is the opening of a book, essay, or talk, and also the act of bringing something in: the introduction of a charge. Introduce is the verb (already in the dictionary). Opening is everyday; preface is more bookish. Essays: state the question in the introduction, not your life story.

Meaning

The opening of a book or talk; also the act of bringing something in for the first time.

Examples

• “Your introduction should state the question, not tell your life story.”
• “The introduction of weekend fees angered season-ticket holders.”

Good to know

an essay introduction; the introduction of a policy. Verb: introduce. Everyday: opening. Policy news: introduction of charges. Countable openings.

Near in meaning

opening

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