induction induction /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/

noun

1. () A formal entry into an organization, position or office  ( installation , induction , initiation )
   a formal entry into an organization, position or office
    His initiation into the club
   his initiation into the club
    He was ordered to report for induction into the army
   he was ordered to report for induction into the army
    He gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame
   he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame
   
   
2. () Reasoning from detailed facts to general principles  ( generalisation [British] , inductive reasoning , induction , generalization )
   reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
   
3. () An electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current  ( inductance , induction )
   an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current
   
   
4. An act that sets in motion some course of events  ( induction , initiation , trigger )
   an act that sets in motion some course of events
   
5. The act of bringing about something (especially at an early time)  ( induction )
   the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time)
    The induction of an anesthetic state
   the induction of an anesthetic state
   
6. Stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors  ( elicitation , evocation , induction )
   stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors
    The elicitation of his testimony was not easy
   the elicitation of his testimony was not easy