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English noun: initiation

1. initiation (event) a formal entry into an organization or position or office


SamplesHis initiation into the club.
He was ordered to report for induction into the army.
He gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame.


Synonymsinduction, installation


Broader (hypernym)ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance


Narrower (hyponym)bar mitzvah, bas mitzvah, bat mitzvah, bath mitzvah, coronation, enthronement, enthronisation, enthronization, inaugural, inauguration, investiture

2. initiation (act) the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new


SamplesShe looked forward to her initiation as an adult.
The foundation of a new scientific society.


Synonymscreation, foundation, founding, innovation, instauration, institution, introduction, origination


Broader (hypernym)beginning, commencement, start


Narrower (hyponym)authorship, paternity

3. initiation (attribute) wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge


SamplesHis knowledgeability impressed me.
His dullness was due to lack of initiation.


Synonymsknowledgeability, knowledgeableness


Broader (hypernym)wisdom, wiseness

4. initiation (act) an act that sets in motion some course of events


Synonymsinduction, trigger


Broader (hypernym)causation, causing


Narrower (hyponym)fomentation, instigation









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