introduction

Universal Words noun bringing into use / to a place 1 [U] the act of bringing sth into use or existence for the first time, or of bringing sth to a place for the first time: the introduction of new manufacturing methods * the introduction of compulsory military service * the 1000th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to Russia 2 [C] a thing that is brought into use or introduced to a place for the first time: The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. of people 3 [C] ~ (to sb) the act of making one person formally known to another, in which you tell each the other's name: Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. * Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). * a letter of introduction (= a letter which tells sb who you are, written by sb who knows both you and the person reading the letter) first experience 4 [sing.] ~ (to sth) a person's first experience of sth: This album was my first introduction to modern jazz. of book / speech 5 [C,U] ~ (to sth) the first part of a book or speech that gives a general idea of what is to follow: a brief / general introduction * a book with an excellent introduction and notes * By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. comparePREFACE to subject 6 [C] ~ (to sth) a book or course for people beginning to study a subject: 'An Introduction to Astronomy' * It's a useful introduction to an extremely complex subject. in music 7 [C] (music) a short section at the beginning of a piece of music: an eight-bar introduction