initiation

noun

1. a formal entry into an organization or position or office

   noun.event

   Examples

   His initiation into the club.

   Synonyms induction installation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

   noun.act

   Examples

   She looked forward to her initiation as an adult.

   Synonyms creation foundation founding innovation instauration institution introduction origination

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   His dullness was due to lack of initiation.

   Synonyms knowledgeability knowledgeableness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. an act that sets in motion some course of events

   noun.act

   Synonyms induction trigger

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced; as, <i>initiation</i> into a society, into business, literature, etc.

   noun

   Source: webster1913