initiation, n.
(initiations)
freq. cnt. 3
(initiations)
freq. cnt. 3
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
induction initiation installation
sample sentences
"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"
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the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
creation foundation founding initiation innovation instauration institution introduction origination
sample sentences
"she looked forward to her initiation as an adult""the foundation of a new scientific society"
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lexical pointers
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lexical pointers
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an act that sets in motion some course of events
<noun.act>
induction initiation trigger
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wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
<noun.attribute>
initiation knowledgeability knowledgeableness
sample sentences
"his knowledgeability impressed me""his dullness was due to lack of initiation"
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