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induct

How to use induct in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for induct.

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A laptop that does what it needs, a pass, someone to induct you, materials that get you started.

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Quick take

place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; "there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of induct gathered in one view.

verb

place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; "there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy"

verb

accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite; "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"

verb

admit as a member; "We were inducted into the honor society"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for induct.

verb

place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; "there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy"

See also: invest, seat

verb

accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite; "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"

See also: initiate

verb

admit as a member; "We were inducted into the honor society"

verb

produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes

See also: induce

verb

introduce or initiate; "The young geisha was inducted into the ways of her profession"

Example sentences

1

A laptop that does what it needs, a pass, someone to induct you, materials that get you started.

2

They're unable to induct a steady flow of volunteering coders and it's a shame.

3

Rather, the author is trying to induct the reader into a way of thinking specific to that field and the communication tools they use.

4

Professional science is often compared to a monastery, but the difference is that monasteries are not allowed to induct people then throw out the bottom 85% of monks when they've already been at their devotions for seven years.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use induct in a sentence?

A laptop that does what it needs, a pass, someone to induct you, materials that get you started.

What does induct mean?

place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; "there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy"

What part of speech is induct?

induct is commonly used as verb.