induction
/ˌɪnˈdəkʃən/
the process of reaching a general conclusion from specific observations
induction in a sentence
“Scientific theories are often developed through induction.”
Origin of induction
Latin inductio a leading in from inducere to lead in from in- into + ducere to lead
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