Induction

/ɪndˈʌkʃən/

/ˌɪnˈdəkʃən/

Induction

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

synonyms : initiation

(logic) the process of arriving at a general conclusion based on particular instances

an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current

synonyms : inductance

the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time)

an act that sets in motion some course of events

synonyms : initiation

stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors

(mathematics) a technique of proving a theorem by showing that if it is true for the natural number n it is also true for n+1

Examples

1. Induction is like the bad influence kid of physics.

2. Induction is the opposite.

3. He advocated induction.

4. Faraday's great discovery was induction.