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-[[gabatarwa]] {{syn|preface}}
+<big>[[gabatarwa]]</big>
+===Pronunciation===
+* {{IPA|/ɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/}}
+* {{audio|en-us-introduction.ogg|Audio (US)}}
+* {{hyph|in|tro|duc|tion}}
+==Noun==
+{{noun|introduction}}
+# An '''introduction''' is the first or opening part {{syn|preface}}
+#: ''This is the '''introduction''' to the book.''
+#: ''The '''introduction''' to the first movement of the [[symphony]] is slow and [[majestic]].''
+#: ''The winners received their prizes after their '''introductions''' to the audience.''
+# An '''introduction''' is when something is [[announce]]d.
+#: ''The winner of the prize will be announced during the '''introduction''' portion of the opening {{r|ceremon|ies}}.''
+# An '''introduction''' is a social process for making two people [[acquainted]].
+#: ''My '''introduction''' to Dr. Sagan was [[cordial]].''
+#: ''Dr. Sagan was silent during our '''introduction'''.''
+#: ''Karen was responsible for my '''introduction''' to Dr. Sagan.''
+# A process for making someone [[familiar]] with a certain area, topic, or field.
+#: ''Lisa's '''introduction''' to horseback riding was a disaster.''
 [[Category:English lemmas]]