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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIntroduction
/ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of introducing something.
"The introduction of new technology has transformed the industry." - 2
A preliminary section of a book or document that provides background information.
"The introduction of the report outlined the main objectives."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin introductio, from introducere ('to lead in, introduce'), combining intra ('in, into') and ducere ('to lead'). It entered Middle English in the 15th century via Old French and Latin roots, initially retaining the sense of formally bringing a person or thing into presence or practice.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Introduction" is said worldwide
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Introduction
Transliteration: ɛ̃tʁodykʃɔ̃
"L'introduction du livre présente les thèmes principaux."
Einführung
Transliteration: ˈaɪ̯nˌfyːʁʊŋ
"Die Einführung des Berichts erklärt die Hauptziele."
Introduzione
Transliteration: introduˈtsjone
"L'introduzione del documento fornisce informazioni di base."
Introducción
Transliteration: introdukˈsjon
"La introducción del informe establece los objetivos principales."
Introdução
Transliteration: ĩtɾudɨˈsɐ̃w
"A introdução do relatório delineou os principais objetivos."
परिचय
Transliteration: parichay
"रिपोर्ट का परिचय मुख्य उद्देश्यों को स्पष्ट करता है।"
介绍
Transliteration: jièshào
"报告的介绍概述了主要目标。"
소개
Transliteration: sogae
"보고서의 소개는 주요 목표를 설명합니다."
紹介
Transliteration: shōkai
"報告書の紹介は主な目的を説明しています。"
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