26984 words

induction

10 definitions • 18 examples
1
an occasion when someone is formally introduced into a new job or organization, especially through a special ceremony:

Examples:

induction into Their induction into the church took place in June.
induction as Her induction as councillor took place in the town hall.
an induction ceremony
2
a period during which a new member of an organization or a new member of staff learns about the organization and has basic training:

Examples:

New members will undergo a fitness induction.
The aim is to develop an effective induction course for new academic staff that will address their particular requirements.
3
the act of causing an event or process to happen:

Examples:

induction of labour The doctor will determine whether to begin the induction of labour.
4
the process of discovering a general principle from a set of facts
5
the process of electrical power going from one object to another without the objects touching:

Examples:

an induction coil/motor
6
a form of this process used in some cooking devices, where metal coils (= wires) in the device create a magnetic field that induces (= causes) an electric current in the metal base of a pan, creating heat:

Examples:

Make sure that the pan is removed only when the food is cooked, otherwise the induction of heat will stop.
induction hob This is a portable induction hob that comes complete with its own cookware.
induction cooking In induction cooking the energy is transferred directly to the pan by electro-magnetic field heating, so very little heat is wasted.
7
the process of establishing an electrical current in an object by placing it near another object that has current in it
8
the act or process of introducing someone formally or with a special ceremony to an organization or group:

Examples:

[ U ] She is being considered for induction into the Soccer Hall of Fame.
9
a period of training during which a new employee learns about the company they are working for and the job they will be doing:

Examples:

New employees undergo a two-week induction.
induction into sth It is vital that the Managing Director is given a proper induction into his new job.
an induction course/programme
induction training
an induction day/period
10
a ceremony in which someone is formally introduced into a place of work or an organization:

Examples:

The CEO will introduce her at her induction.
an induction speech

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