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induction
noun [C or U] (INTRODUCTION) /ɪnˈdʌk.ʃən/Definition
› an occasion when someone is formally introduced into a new job or organization, especially through a special ceremony: Their induction into the church took place in June. Her induction as councillor took place in the town hall. an induction course/program/ceremonyCeremonies
(Definition of induction noun (INTRODUCTION) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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