Introducing Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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introducing

[ˌɪnt.rəˈduːs ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Verb}

in a formal setting

Present (someone) by name to another in a public or formal way.

Synonyms

announce, declare, present.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
introducing	Used when bringing someone new into a group or situation, or when presenting a new concept, product, or idea. Allow me to introduce our new team member, John. She is introducing a new methodology for data analysis.
present	Used when giving or showing something formally, often in a meeting or public setting. She will present her research findings at the conference. The award was presented by the committee chair.
announce	Suitable for making public statements, usually about significant news or decisions. The company will announce their quarterly earnings next week. They announced their engagement at the family dinner.
declare	Used for making strong statements, often with a formal or official tone. It can carry a sense of authority or finality. The mayor declared a state of emergency following the storm. He declared his intention to run for president.

Examples of usage

He was about to introduce me to the president.
She introduced herself as the new CEO of the company.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

in a social context

A formal presentation of one person to another, in which each is told the other's name.

Synonyms

greeting, meeting, presentation.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
introducing	Used when presenting a person or thing for the first time. Often in formal or semi-formal situations. Let me start by introducing our guest speaker for today. She was nervous about introducing her new boyfriend to her parents.
presentation	Used when someone shows or explains something to an audience. Often involves visual aids like slides or charts. Common in business or academic settings. She gave an impressive presentation on the company's annual performance. The presentation on climate change was very informative.
meeting	Refers to an event where people come together for a specific purpose, often to discuss something. Can be planned or spontaneous. We have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow to discuss the new project. Their first meeting was quite awkward, but they soon became friends.
greeting	Used when acknowledging someone with a polite word or sign. Common in both formal and informal situations. He always gives a friendly greeting to everyone at the office. The guests were greeted at the door by the host.

Examples of usage

He gave me a warm introduction to his colleagues at the party.
She made a brief introduction before the start of the event.

Translations

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Origin of 'introducing'

The word 'introducing' comes from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' and the verb 'introduce' which originated from the Latin word 'introducere' meaning 'to lead in'. The concept of introducing someone or something to another has been a common social practice throughout history, emphasizing the importance of formalities and connections in various cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,891, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.

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