Initiation
Related Definitions
[n] an act that sets in motion some course of events
[n] the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
[n] wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of initiation"
[n] a formal entry into a position or office; "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to report for induction into the army"
Synonyms
creation, foundation, founding, induction, induction, innovation, installation, instauration, institution, knowledgeability, knowledgeableness, origination, trigger
Related Terms
abecedarium, abecedary, acceptance, admission, admittance, anchorage, and arithmetic, baccalaureate service, baptism, beginning, celebration, ceremonial, ceremony, colonization, coming out, commencement, convocation, curtain raiser, debut, elementary educ