induction.

1. The generation of electrical effects through an electric or changing magnetic field, often without direct contact.

2. Reasoning that develops a general conclusion or probable account from particular observations.

3. A formal introduction or admission into a position, organization, or service.

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Words that belong together

• electromagnetic induction
• electrostatic induction

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Electromagnetic induction supplied power to the sealed unit.

Electrostatic induction redistributed charge on the conductor near the object.

Usage notes

Primary category: sci-fi. Forms: Usually mass noun; plural inductions for instances or formal admissions. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.