Noun: initiation i,ni-shee'ey-shun
- The act of starting or introducing something new
"she looked forward to her initiation as an adult";
- founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation, innovation, introduction, instauration, debut, first appearance, launching, unveiling, entry
- An act that sets in motion some course of events
"The initiation of the project marked a new era for the company";
- trigger, induction
- A formal entry into an organization, position or office
"his initiation into the club";
- induction, installation
- Wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
"his dullness was due to lack of initiation";
- knowledgeability, knowledgeableness
Derived forms: initiations
Type of: beginning, causation, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, commencement, observance, start, wisdom, wiseness
Encyclopedia: Initiation