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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Abigail Lee, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
Traditions and treatments Ibogaine has been used for centuries by indigenous peoples of Gabon, in Central Africa, for initiation rituals.
—Big Think, 24 Mar. 2025
Worshippers of the god would have used the space for initiation rituals and communal meals.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Performing genetic testing can delay the initiation of chemotherapy for some patients (although this should not be an issue if the test is ordered shortly after diagnosis).
—Ellen Matloff, Forbes, 17 Mar. 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 20 Apr. 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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