induction درهازش darhâzeš Fr.: induction General: The act of inducing, bringing about, or causing.
Electromagnetism: A common term for the process by which a body having electric
or magnetic properties produces magnetism, an electric charge, or an
→ electromotive force in a neighboring body without contact.
For more details, see
→ electromagnetic induction;
→ electrostatic induction;
→ magnetic induction.
Math.: A method of mathematical proof typically used to establish that a
given statement is true of all natural numbers. It is done by proving that
the first statement in the infinite sequence of statements is true,
and then proving that if any one statement in the infinite sequence of
statements is true, then so is the next one.
Logic: Any form of reasoning in which the conclusion, though supported by the
premises, does not follow from them necessarily.
→ inductive reasoning.
See also: Verbal noun of → induce. |
