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Meaning of 'initiation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Initiation [ n.]
- The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced; as, initiation into a society, into business, literature, etc.
- The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.

Meaning of 'initiation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . initiation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Example in sentence:
  • he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame;
  • he was ordered to report for induction into the army;
  • his initiation into the club
Meaning (2):
- wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
Example in sentence:
  • his dullness was due to lack of initiation;
  • his knowledgeability impressed me
Meaning (3):
- the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
Example in sentence:
  • she looked forward to her initiation as an adult;
  • the foundation of a new scientific society

Nearby Words:

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