initiation synonyms

initiation

n.

  1. Initial experiences

    first trials, early adventures, grounding, process of learning, elementary steps, start, beginning, preliminaries; see also introduction 3.

  2. Formal introduction

    investment, induction, indoctrination, hazing; see admission 2, introduction 1.

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