initiation
noun
ini·ti·a·tion
i-ˌni-shē-ˈā-shən 
1
a
: the act or an instance of initiating
b
: the process of being initiated
c
: the rites, ceremonies, ordeals, or instructions with which one is made a member of a sect or society or is invested with a particular function or status
2
: the condition of being initiated into some experience or sphere of activity : knowledgeableness
Examples of initiation in a Sentence
his initiation as a member of the club
crimes committed as part of gang initiations
the initiation of judicial proceedings
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Michael Bloom, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Thanks to an extended sidecut that makes for quick, responsive turn initiation, this ski shines when carving up groomers.
—Marina Knight, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
The club is currently waiving its standard $300 initiation fee.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The paper addresses operational procedures, describing mechanical and electrical triggers, containment strategies for managing gases, and a full process timeline of roughly 335 minutes from initiation to material extraction.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for initiation
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/initiation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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initiation
noun
ini·ti·a·tion
in-ˌish-ē-ˈā-shən
1
: the act of initiating : the process of being initiated : introduction
2
: the ceremonies with which a person is made a member of a club or society
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