Noun
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