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initiation
What does initiation mean?
initiation (noun): a formal entry into an organization or position or office.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use initiation in a sentence?
- His initiation into the club. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce initiation?
/ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does initiation come from?
Borrowed from Middle French initiation, from Latin initiātiō.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of initiation?
Words related to initiation
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “initiation” mean?
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
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a formal entry into an organization or position or office
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perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness
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a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
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Which word is closest in meaning to “initiation”?
induction
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character
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community
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situation
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