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noun

induction

CEFR C1

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

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Six example sentences with induction, each labelled with its topic.

  • Her induction into the partnership involved a signed charter, a handshake with every principal, and a small dinner.

    Business

  • His induction into the Hall of Fame drew four former teammates who flew in from three different states.

    Basketball

  • The choir marks each induction with a candle, a robe, and a solo the newcomer has to sing alone.

    Music

  • Her induction into the national academy came with a signature in a book that already held Darwin's.

    Science

  • A weaver's induction into the medieval guild required seven years of apprenticeship and a masterpiece judged by his elders.

    History

  • The new senator's induction took ninety seconds, an oath and a handshake before the chamber moved on to the budget.

    Politics

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