Dictionary | 4 Results
#1 initiation n. [induction, installation] a formal entry into an organization or position or office; "his 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". wn
#2 initiation n. [founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation, innovation, introduction, instauration] the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society". wn
#3 initiation n. [knowledgeability, knowledgeableness] wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of initiation". wn
#4 initiation n. [trigger, induction] an act that sets in motion some course of events. wn
#2 initiation n. [founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation, innovation, introduction, instauration] the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society". wn
#3 initiation n. [knowledgeability, knowledgeableness] wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of initiation". wn
#4 initiation n. [trigger, induction] an act that sets in motion some course of events. wn
