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English noun: inauguration

1. inauguration (act) the act of starting a new operation or practice


SamplesHe opposed the inauguration of fluoridation.
The startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes.


Synonymsstartup


Broader (hypernym)beginning, commencement, start

2. inauguration (act) the ceremonial induction into a position


SamplesThe new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration.


Synonymsinaugural


Broader (hypernym)induction, initiation, installation


Part holonyminaugural, inaugural address









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