initiation

noun
UK: /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃn/
US: /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃn/

  1. The act of starting something.

    1. The initiation of the project was delayed.
    2. The successful initiation of the program depended on careful planning.

  2. A ceremony that welcomes someone into a group.

    1. His initiation into the club was memorable.
    2. The fraternity's initiation rituals are shrouded in secrecy and tradition.

  3. The process of learning the basics of a subject or skill.

    1. Her initiation into cooking was watching her mom.
    2. The online course offers a detailed initiation into the world of digital marketing.

Synonyms

beginning start commencement introduction induction entrance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "initiation" in English means: The act of starting something., A ceremony that welcomes someone into a group., The process of learning the basics of a subject or skill..

The phonetic transcription of "initiation" is /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃn/ in British English and /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "initiation": beginning, start, commencement, introduction, induction, entrance.

Example usage of "initiation": "The initiation of the project was delayed.". More examples on the page.