introduction
When a person or thing is shown to people for the first time.
The act of making someone or something known to others for the first time.
The beginning part of a book, speech, or film that tells what it will be about.
The first part of a book, speech, or piece of writing that explains what it is about.
When something is used for the first time.
The act of bringing something into use or operation for the first time.
- Base: introduction
- Plural: introduction, introductions
by way of introduction
1As a preliminary presentation
Used before giving basic information about someone or something for the first time.
- By way of introduction, let me tell you about our company.
- By way of introduction, she explained her background in education.
self-introduction
1Presenting oneself to others
Telling people your name and some information about yourself when you meet them for the first time.
- He began the meeting with a brief self-introduction.
- Please prepare a short self-introduction for the class.
serve as an introduction to
1Function as an opening or beginning
To be used as a starting part or first experience before something bigger or more detailed.
- This course will serve as an introduction to basic programming.
- The workshop served as an introduction to modern art.