introduction

Definition

Examples

The speaker gave a brief introduction before starting the main presentation.

Word Family

Synonyms

• presentationthe activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
• launchto introduce a new product or enterprise to the market
• prefacea short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

Collocations

• Easy letter of introduction
  to letter of introduction, meaning to win an athletic letter
• Medium formal introduction of team
  describing formal introduction of team (a lavish dance requiring formal attire)
• Hard write an introduction to the book
  to compose or produce in written form regarding an introduction to the book
• Very Hard introduction of austerity provoking unrest
  describing introduction of austerity provoking unrest (the act of beginning something new)