Meaning & use

Inducting

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Formally admitting someone into an organization, office, or position, often through a ceremony.

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The academy is inducting three new members into its hall of fame this year.

The chaplain was busy inducting new recruits into military service.

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From Latin 'inducere', to lead in; commonly used for military service, religious offices, and honorary societies.

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installinginitiating

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expellingdischarging

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