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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

induce

IPA: /ɪnˈdjuːs/

KK: /ɪnˈdus/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to happen or to bring about a particular effect, often by stimulating or initiating a process.

Example: The doctor used medication to induce sleep in the patient before the surgery.

inducement

IPA: /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈdusmənt/

noun

Definition: Something that encourages or motivates someone to do something; it can be a reward or incentive.

Example: The company offered a cash bonus as an inducement for employees to meet their sales targets.

inducer

IPA: /ɪnˈdjuːsər/

KK: /ɪnˈduːsər/

noun

Definition: A substance or structure that causes or influences something to happen, especially in biological processes.

Example: The inducer played a crucial role in the development of the embryo by influencing cell differentiation.

inducibility

IPA: /ɪnˈdjuːsəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪnˈduːsəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be influenced or caused to happen.

Example: The inducibility of the drug makes it effective in treating various conditions.

inducible

IPA: /ɪnˈdjuːsəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈdjuːsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be caused or influenced by something specific.

Example: The inducible genes in the experiment were activated only when the specific chemical was added.

inducing

IPA: /ɪnˈdjuːsɪŋ/

KK: /ɪnˈdusɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that causes or brings about a particular effect or result.

Example: The inducing factors of the experiment were carefully controlled to ensure accurate results.

verb

Definition: To cause something to happen or to bring about a particular effect.

Example: The doctor is inducing labor to help the mother give birth.

induct

IPA: /ɪnˈdʌkt/

KK: /ɪnˈdʌkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To formally admit someone into a group or position, often through a ceremony or special process.

Example: The new members were inducted into the club during a special ceremony.

inductance

IPA: /ɪnˈdʌktəns/

KK: /ɪnˈdʌktəns/

noun

Definition: A property of an electric circuit that allows it to generate an electromotive force when the current changes, often associated with coils or loops of wire.

Example: The inductance of the coil increased when more turns were added to it.

induction

IPA: /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/

noun

Definition: A formal process or ceremony that brings someone into a new position or role, often in a special event or setting.

Example: The induction ceremony for the new members of the board was held last night.

inductive

IPA: /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method of reasoning that involves drawing general conclusions from specific examples or observations.

Example: The scientist used inductive reasoning to formulate her hypothesis based on the data collected from the experiments.

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