First Known Use: 14th century
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induct
verb in·duct \in-ˈdəkt\
: to have (someone) officially begin a new job, position, or government office
: to officially make (someone) a member of a group or organization
: to enroll (someone) for military training or service
Full Definition of INDUCT
transitive verb
1
: to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install <was inducted as president of the college>
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Origin of INDUCT
Middle English, from Medieval Latin inductus, past participle of inducere, from Latin
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induct
verb in·duct \in-ˈdəkt\
in·duct·edin·duct·ing
Definition of INDUCT for Kids
1
: to take in as a member of a military service
2
: to place in office
3
: to officially introduce (someone) as a member
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