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initiation
Anoun
trigger, induction, initiation
 an act that sets in motion some course of events
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initiation, founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation, innovation, introduction, instauration
 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"
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knowledgeability, knowledgeableness, initiation
 wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of initiation"
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initiation, induction, installation
 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"
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