Found 3 items, similar to Initiation.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: initiation pencetusan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: initiation initiation n 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” [syn: induction, installation] 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” [syn: founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation, innovation, introduction, instauration] 3: wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; “his knowledgeability impressed me”; “his dullness was due to lack of initiation” [syn: knowledgeability, knowledgeableness] 4: an act that sets in motion some course of events [syn: trigger, induction]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Initiation Initiation \In*i`ti*a"tion\, n. [L. initiatio: cf. F. initiation.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced; as, initiation into a society, into business, literature, etc. “The initiation of courses of events.” --Pope. [1913 Webster] 2. The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order. [1913 Webster] Silence is the first thing that is taught us at our initiation into sacred mysteries. --Broome. [1913 Webster]