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Definition initiation in American English

initiation noun

noun
/ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a process or ceremony in which someone becomes a member of an organization or group

Example

a secret initiation

Example

initiation rites/rituals/ceremonies

Synonyms and related words
ceremonial ceremony commemoration
2

the act of making something start, especially an official process

Example

Special committees will be set up for the initiation of these projects.

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
Example

a brief initiation into basic teaching skills

Synonyms and related words
teaching education training
Definition initiation in American English