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the process of introducing or being introduced; an opening part of a letter, speech, etc; explanatory article at or before the beginning of a book

something new; something that begins

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1) an introduction to a book, often describing the author (foreword)

2) an introduction or preliminary statement (especially to a formal document) (preamble)

3) an action, event etc that acts as an introduction (to something more important) (prelude)

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