introduction

noun

ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce introduction (audio)
Definition of introductionnext
as in preface
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part a leading biologist wrote the introduction to that new textbook

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Recent Examples of introduction Here is an introduction to Lake Ontario's history and geography. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Single-Digit Subtraction This first-grade subtraction worksheet deals with single-digit numbers, which offers a great introduction to important mathematical principles. — Nicole Harris, Parents, 26 Aug. 2026 Likewise, Dual Override has tried-and-true gameplay that isn't radically different from its predecessors, even with the introduction of the Double Gear and Override abilities. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 The introduction of the cesium chloride seed layer changes the microscopic terrain. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for introduction
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  1. preface
  2. foreword
  3. intro
  4. prologue
Noun
  • What could have been a throwaway nibble instead becomes a thought-through, gripping preface that sets up what’s to come.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • In the preface of her new book, MJ Corey offers a note of apology for pouring so much energy into analyzing a family that’s famously famous for being famous, and for little else, said Megan Garber in The Atlantic.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Definition of preface
Noun
  • The new edition includes previously unseen archival photographs, a new introduction, a personal eulogy for late Smiths bassist Andy Rourke and a foreword from Oasis’ Noel Gallagher.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The book features previously-unseen archival photography, a new introduction, a personal eulogy for Johnny’s friend and the Smiths’ bassist Andy Rourke, and a foreword by Noel Gallagher.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of foreword
Noun
  • There‘s the matter of that sinuous electric guitar intro, halfway between tropical psychedelia and merry-go-round anthem.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Fans of the popular comedy podcast were greeted with a generic British woman’s voice stating the episode number today instead of Watts’ improvisational beatboxing riff that served as the show’s intro since 2011.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of intro
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  • However, CyberLeek seems to have retaliated by leaking footage showing the apparent prologue of the game.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Maybe that’s because Scott is trying to differentiate the narrative style of the prologue from Tracy’s chapter.
    — Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of prologue

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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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