inducing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun act of bringing about a desired result
    inducement.
    • inducement of sleep
  2. verb cause to arise
    bring on; induce.
    • induce a crisis
  3. verb cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
    get; make; induce; have; cause; stimulate.
    • The ads induced me to buy a VCR
    • My children finally got me to buy a computer
    • My wife made me buy a new sofa
  4. verb cause to occur rapidly
    rush; hasten; stimulate; induce.
    • the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
  5. verb reason or establish by induction
    induce.
  6. verb produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
    induce; induct.

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