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Word: Induction
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from Latin inductio(n-), from the verb inducere ‘lead into’ (see induce)
ɪnˈdʌkʃn
the action or process of inducting someone to a post or organization
Short Definition:action of inducting someone to post etc.
Examples:- induction into membership of a Masonic brotherhood
the process or action of bringing about or giving rise to something
Short Definition:process of bringing something about
Examples:- the induction of malformations by radiation
the inference of a general law from particular instances
Short Definition:inference of general law from particular instances
Examples:- the admission that laws of nature cannot be established by induction
the production of an electric or magnetic state by the proximity (without contact) of an electrified or magnetized body.
Short Definition:production of electric or magnetic state by proximity of electrified or magnetized body
the stage of the working cycle of an internal combustion engine in which the fuel mixture is drawn into the cylinders.
Short Definition:stage at which fuel is drawn into cylinders in internal combustion engine
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