A formal entry into an organization or position or office.
A means or measure or an action taken in preparation of.
The initial section; a foreword; a preface; a lead-in; a kind of beginning before something really starts, etc.
starting something for the first time
a formal entry into a position or office; "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to report for induction into the arm"
an act that sets in motion some course of events
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"
wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of 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"
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
