in|duc|tion

in|duc|tion: in|duc|tion «ihn DUHK shuhn», noun.

1. a) the process by which an object having electrical or magnetic properties produces similar properties in a nearby object, usually without direct contact; inductance: »Induction can give a conductor a permanent charge…until it leaks off or is otherwise dissipated (Scientific American).
b) a tendency exhibited by currents of electricity to resist change.

2. a) reasoning from particular facts to a general rule or principle. b) a conclusion reached in this way: »Every induction is a speculation and it guesses at a unity which the facts present but do not strictly imply (J. Bronowski).

3. a) the act of inducting; act or ceremony of installing a person in office; installation. b) U.S. enrollment in military service.

4. the act of bringing into existence or operation; producing; causing; inducing: »induction of a hypnotic state.

5. the taking of the explosive mixture or air into the cylinder of an internal-combustion engine.

6. Embryology. the change in form or shape caused by the action of one tissue of an embryo on adjacent tissues or parts.

7. Archaic. an introductory statement in a literary work; a preface or prelude.

Usage See deduction for usage note. (Cf. ↑deduction)

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ab|duc|tion — «ab DUHK shuhn», noun. 1. the unlawful carrying off of anyone by force or by trickery; kidnaping. 2. the pulling away of a part of the body from its normal position. 3. Logic. a syllogism where the minor premise has no proof … Useful english dictionary
ad|duc|tion — «uh DUHK shuhn», noun. 1. an adducing; bringing forward arguments. 2. an adducting; a pulling a part of the body inward … Useful english dictionary
con|duc|tion — «kuhn DUHK shuhn», noun. 1. a) the transmission of heat, sound, or other form of energy, by the transferring of energy from one particle to another. Radiators heat the air in a room by conduction. »Conduction is the process by which heat is… … Useful english dictionary
de|duc|tion — «dih DUHK shuhn», noun. 1. the act of taking away; subtraction: »No deduction from one s pay is made for absence due to illness. SYNONYM(S): reduction. 2. an amount deducted: »There was a deduction of $50 from the bill for damage caused by the… … Useful english dictionary
e|duc|tion — «ih DUHK shuhn», noun. 1. the act of educing. 2. something educed; educt. 3. an exhaust, such as that of steam after some device has completed its work … Useful english dictionary
pro|duc|tion|al — «pruh DUHK shuh nuhl», adjective. of or having to do with production … Useful english dictionary
pro|duc|tion — «pruh DUHK shuhn», noun. 1. a) the act of producing; manufacture; creation: »His business is the production of automobiles. A farmer s business is the production of food. Chile…ranks as a leader in total copper production (Preston E. James). b)… … Useful english dictionary
re|duc|tion|al — «rih DUHK shuh nuhl», adjective. of or having to do with reduction … Useful english dictionary
re|duc|tion — «rih DUHK shuhn», noun. 1. the action or process of reducing or state of being reduced: »a reduction of 10 pounds in weight. Failure to obey orders caused the corporal s reduction to the rank of private. 2. the amount by which a thing is reduced … Useful english dictionary
se|duc|tion — «sih DUHK shuhn», noun. 1. the act of seducing. 2. the condition of being seduced. 3. something that seduces; temptation; attraction. SYNONYM(S): enticement. ╂[< Latin sēductiō, ōnis < sēdūcere; see etym. under seduce … Useful english dictionary

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