introduction
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/noun
उच्चारण इन्ट्रडक्शन
आरंभ, शुरुआत, प्रचलन
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[U] ~ (of sth) (into/to sth)
the act of bringing something into use or existence for the first time
आरंभ, शुरुआत, प्रचलन
- the introduction of GST in 2017
- The introduction of free meals at school improved attendance in rural areas.
- The introduction of online classes changed how many students learn.
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- Since the introduction of the new rule, fewer accidents have happened.
- Farmers welcomed the introduction of a better seed variety.
Synonyms launch establishment institution inauguration start
Opposite removal withdrawal abolition
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[C]
the act of making one person formally known to another; the first part of a book or speech
परिचय; भूमिका
- Let me make the introductions.
- Read the introduction first.
- The author explains her aims in the introduction to the book.
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- Nisha gave a short introduction before the guest began his talk.
- After the introductions, we all sat down to eat.
Synonyms presentation preface foreword prologue preamble
Opposite conclusion epilogue ending
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
introduction to sth
Use to for a first book, course or lesson on a subject.
किसी विषय की पहली पुस्तक, कोर्स या पाठ के लिए 'to' आता है।
- This is an introduction to Indian history.
- Her first introduction to music was at school.
introduction of sth
Use of for bringing something new into use.
किसी नई चीज़ को प्रचलन में लाने के लिए 'of' आता है।
- The introduction of the new tax caused debate.
- The introduction of computers changed offices.
introduction (countable): a book or speech opening
It can also mean the opening part of a book or speech.
इसका अर्थ पुस्तक या भाषण का आरंभिक भाग भी है।
- Read the introduction before the first chapter.
- His introduction was short and clear.
make introductions / an introduction to sb
It means formally presenting people to each other; the person introduced takes to.
इसका अर्थ लोगों का औपचारिक परिचय कराना है; जिसे मिलवाया जाए उसके लिए 'to' आता है।
- Let me make the introductions.
- Her introduction to the principal was formal.
letter of introduction
A letter of introduction is a letter that presents a person to someone else.
Letter of introduction वह पत्र है जो किसी व्यक्ति का दूसरे से परिचय कराता है।
- He carried a letter of introduction to the manager.
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adjective + introduction
briefshortformalwarmgentle
- The teacher gave a brief introduction to the topic.
verb + introduction
writegivemakereadneed
- She wrote a clear introduction to the report.
introduction + to
to grammarto scienceto the classto the team
- This book is a good introduction to grammar.
introduction + of
of a ruleof a schemeof a policyof a law
- The introduction of the new scheme helped farmers.
noun + introduction
bookspeechessayreport
- The essay introduction should state your main point.
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- The chairman made a short introduction before the lecture.
अध्यक्ष ने व्याख्यान से पहले एक छोटा परिचय दिया।
- This guide is a useful introduction to bank exams.
यह मार्गदर्शिका बैंक परीक्षाओं का उपयोगी परिचय है।
- The introduction of digital payments changed shopping.
डिजिटल भुगतान के प्रचलन ने ख़रीदारी बदल दी।
- Radhika's introduction to her new classmates was friendly.
राधिका का अपने नए सहपाठियों से परिचय मैत्रीपूर्ण रहा।
- The introduction of the book explains the author's aim.
पुस्तक की भूमिका लेखक का उद्देश्य बताती है।
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✗ Please give your introduction in short.
✓ Please introduce yourself briefly.
Introduction is a noun; use the verb introduce yourself, and briefly for manner.
Introduction noun है; 'introduce yourself' verb का प्रयोग करें, और तरीक़े के लिए 'briefly' आता है।
✗ This is an introduction of grammar.
✓ This is an introduction to grammar.
A first book on a subject takes to, not of.
किसी विषय की पहली पुस्तक के लिए 'to' आता है, 'of' नहीं।
✗ The introduction to this new policy was in 2019.
✓ The introduction of this new policy was in 2019.
Bringing something into use takes of.
किसी चीज़ को लागू करने के लिए 'of' आता है।
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All three begin something, but they differ in what they begin.
तीनों किसी चीज़ का आरंभ करते हैं, पर क्या शुरू करते हैं इसमें भिन्न हैं।
The first part, or the act of presenting a thing or a person.
पहला भाग, या किसी वस्तु या व्यक्ति को प्रस्तुत करने की क्रिया।
- The introduction of ID cards helped.
A short note at the start of a book by its author.
पुस्तक के आरंभ में लेखक का छोटा वक्तव्य।
- The preface explains how the book was written.
The first public presentation of a product or plan.
किसी उत्पाद या योजना की पहली सार्वजनिक प्रस्तुति।
- The launch of the app was on Monday.
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Keep the beginning-of-book words together: introduction, preface (written by the author), foreword (written by somebody else), prologue (the first part of a play or story), preamble (an introduction to a formal document, like the Constitution).
किताब की शुरुआत के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: introduction, preface (लेखक द्वारा लिखी), foreword (किसी और द्वारा लिखी), prologue (नाटक या कहानी का पहला भाग), preamble (संविधान जैसे औपचारिक दस्तावेज़ की प्रस्तावना)।
§Grammar and usage
Introduce A to B ('Let me introduce you to my friend'); the introduction of sth into a place.
Prepositions: introduce A to B (A का परिचय B से कराना), जैसे 'Let me introduce you to my friend'। noun के लिए 'the introduction of sth into a place' (किसी जगह नई चीज़ की शुरुआत) का प्रयोग होता है।