Inducting: meaning, definitions and examples

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inducting

 

[ ɪnˈdʌktɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal introduction

Inducting refers to the formal process of introducing someone into a particular role, position, or organization. This often involves a ceremony or event designed to recognize the individual's new status or responsibilities. It can occur in various contexts, including employment, membership in societies, or military service.

Synonyms

initiate, installing, introducing

Examples of usage

  • The company is inducting new employees at a special ceremony.
  • The school held an event for inducting new members into the honor society.
  • He is being inducted into the military during a formal ceremony.

Translations

Translations of the word "inducting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 induzindo

🇮🇳 प्रवेश करना

🇩🇪 einführen

🇮🇩 menginduksi

🇺🇦 індоктринація

🇵🇱 indukowanie

🇯🇵 導入する

🇫🇷 induction

🇪🇸 inducción

🇹🇷 indüksiyon

🇰🇷 유도하다

🇸🇦 إدخال

🇨🇿 indukce

🇸🇰 indukcia

🇨🇳 引导

🇸🇮 indukcija

🇮🇸 innleiðing

🇰🇿 индукция

🇬🇪 ინდუქცია

🇦🇿 induksiya

🇲🇽 inducción

Word origin

The word 'inducting' originates from the Latin verb 'inducere', which means 'to lead in'. It made its way into Middle English through Old French and was used to describe the act of formally bringing someone into a new group or role. This process often conveyed a sense of ceremony and importance, as it marked a transition for the individual involved. Over time, the term has been adopted across various fields, including education, military, and professional organizations. Modern usage maintains this formal tone, emphasizing the significance of the event and the new responsibilities taken on by the inductee.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,270, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.