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Induct vs Inaugural - What's the difference?

induct | inaugural |

As a verb induct

is to formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, et cetera.

As an adjective inaugural is

of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.

As a noun inaugural is

an inauguration; a formal beginning.

induct

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • to formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, et cetera.
  • to introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults).
  • to draft into military service.
  • to bring in as a member.

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    inaugural

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.
  • * 2008 August 21, (Cape Times) , p. 21:
    • The University of Cape Town hosts an inaugural lecture by Professor Ian Scott on Wednesday at 8pm.
  • * '>citation
  • Marking the beginning of an operation, venture, etc.
    • 2009 was the inaugural season for New York Yankees' new stadium.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An inauguration; a formal beginning.
    • The inaugural of the President will take place in March.
  • A formal speech given at the beginning of an office.
  • * In his inaugural , President Obama proclaimed 'an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics'. ABC News' Teddy Davis on March 13, 2009.