initiation

英[ɪ,nɪʃɪ'eɪʃn] 美[ɪ,nɪʃɪ'eʃən]

1. a formal entry into an organization or position or office;

"his initiation into the club"

"he was ordered to report for induction into the army"

"he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame"

2. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new;

"she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"

"the foundation of a new scientific society"

"he regards the fork as a modern introduction"

3. wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge;

"his knowledgeability impressed me"

"his dullness was due to lack of initiation"

4. an act that sets in motion some course of events