▪ I. inˈducting, vbl. n.
[f. induct v. + -ing1.]
1. Eccl. The action of introducing into, or putting in formal possession of, a benefice.
| c 1380 [see induct v. 1]. 1575–85 Abp. Sandys Serm. (Parker Soc.) 241 The bestowing of benefices, the presenting, instituting, and inducting of pastors. 1684 Baxter Par. Congreg. 28 Do all Independents assume the power of Ordination,..instituting, inducting? |
2. The making of inductions or inferences.
| 1818 Jas. Mill Brit. India Pref. 15 Powers of combination, discrimination,..inferring, inducting, philosophizing in short. |
▪ II. inˈducting, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
That induces or causes induction.
| 1839 G. Bird Nat. Philos. 173 Evidence..that the intervening dielectric, air, has its particles of electricity arranged in a manner analogous to those of the conductor..by the inducting influence of the glass tube. |