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an act that sets in motion some course of events
(noun) innovation, instauration, institution, introduction, origination, creation, foundation, founding
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
(noun) knowledgeability, knowledgeableness
wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
his knowledgeability impressed me; his dullness was due to lack of initiation
(noun) 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