English noun: inauguration | |||
1. | inauguration (act) the act of starting a new operation or practice | ||
Samples | He opposed the inauguration of fluoridation. The startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes. | ||
Synonyms | startup | ||
Broader (hypernym) | beginning, commencement, start | ||
2. | inauguration (act) the ceremonial induction into a position | ||
Samples | The new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration. | ||
Synonyms | inaugural | ||
Broader (hypernym) | induction, initiation, installation | ||
Part holonym | inaugural, inaugural address | ||