introduction

Definitions of introduction
  1. noun
    the act of beginning something new
    synonyms: débuts, lancement
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    type of:
    commencement, début, départ
    the act of starting something
  2. noun
    the first section of a communication
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    types:
    préface
    a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
    prologue
    an introduction to a play
    type of:
    section
    a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
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