Other Definitions
initiation (enc)
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Initiation| Noun | 1. | initiation - 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"inaugural, inauguration - the ceremonial induction into a position; "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration" bar mitzvah - (Judaism) an initiation ceremony marking the 13th birthday of a Jewish boy and signifying the beginning of religious responsibility; "a bar mitzvah is an important social event" bas mitzvah, bat mitzvah, bath mitzvah - (Judaism) an initiation ceremony marking the 12th birthday of a Jewish girl and signifying the beginning of religious responsibility | | | 2. | initiation - 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"; "he regards the fork as a modern introduction"authorship, paternity - the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing; "the authorship of the theory is disputed" | | | 3. | initiation - wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of initiation"wisdom, wiseness - the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight | | | 4. | initiation - an act that sets in motion some course of events | |
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