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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Membership is priced at $236 per month with an $895 initiation.
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In 2022, the European Broadcasting Union, an umbrella of European broadcasters and the parent organization of the Contest, suspended Russia’s involvement following its initiation of the war in Ukraine.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 13 May 2026
But the rally in Arm shares our April 20 initiation and in 2026, for that matter, has been nothing short of incredible.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Since the initiation of the geopolitical conflict with Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz in late February 2026, the global economic narrative has been fixated on headline inflation, central bank interest rates, and disrupted supply chains.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In 2022, the European Broadcasting Union, an umbrella of European broadcasters and the parent organization of the Contest, suspended Russia’s involvement following its initiation of the war in Ukraine.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 13 May 2026
But the rally in Arm shares our April 20 initiation and in 2026, for that matter, has been nothing short of incredible.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Since the initiation of the geopolitical conflict with Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz in late February 2026, the global economic narrative has been fixated on headline inflation, central bank interest rates, and disrupted supply chains.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/initiation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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