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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Grace also recently opened West Palm’s Cove Club, where the initiation is $15,000, decidedly less than that of Palm Beach’s famed havens.
—
Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
The only problem: her initiation into the family includes a deadly game of hide-and-seek, where her culty in-laws chase her with guns and crossbows.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
When their initiation goes sideways, Laurent tries to get out
of it – and the entire group ridicules him.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Mar. 2024
Wiig’s return to the sketch show will mark her fifth time hosting, so viewers can perhaps expect to see Wiig’s initiation into the coveted Five-Timers Club.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Metal cards were first mythologized by the invitation-only American Express Centurion Card, aka the Black Card, which reportedly boasts a $5,000 annual fee and a $10,000 initiation fee.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
Project Managers Project Managers plan, execute, and oversee projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 24 Mar. 2024
The initiation fee starts at $4,500 for individuals (access for a member plus one) and $15,000 for corporations (up to four rotating guests), plus annual dues between $2,500 and $7,000.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
These seizures became the basis, in part, for the initiation of the wiretap investigation of Thomas by DEA agents.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
The only problem: her initiation into the family includes a deadly game of hide-and-seek, where her culty in-laws chase her with guns and crossbows.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
When their initiation goes sideways, Laurent tries to get out
of it – and the entire group ridicules him.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Mar. 2024
Wiig’s return to the sketch show will mark her fifth time hosting, so viewers can perhaps expect to see Wiig’s initiation into the coveted Five-Timers Club.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Metal cards were first mythologized by the invitation-only American Express Centurion Card, aka the Black Card, which reportedly boasts a $5,000 annual fee and a $10,000 initiation fee.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
Project Managers Project Managers plan, execute, and oversee projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 24 Mar. 2024
The initiation fee starts at $4,500 for individuals (access for a member plus one) and $15,000 for corporations (up to four rotating guests), plus annual dues between $2,500 and $7,000.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
These seizures became the basis, in part, for the initiation of the wiretap investigation of Thomas by DEA agents.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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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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