Meaning

The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced..

Definitions by Sense

1. The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
2. 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.
3. (chemistry) The first step of transcription or of transduction.

Example Sentences

initiation into a society

initiation into business

initiation into literature

Word Forms

• initiations

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When Should You Use Initiation?

Use initiation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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