initiation

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder die Handlung des Beginnens von etwas bezeichnet, z. B. die formelle Aufnahme in eine Organisation, die Einführung von etwas Neuem oder der Anfang eines Ablaufs von Ereignissen.

A noun referring to the process or act of beginning something, such as a formal entry into an organization, the introduction of something new, or the start of a course of events.

1. Formal admissionB2formal

   The process of being formally accepted into a group, organization, or position, often through a ceremony or ritual.

   Aufnahme

   • The initiation into the secret society involved a special ceremony.
   • New members must complete a training period before their official initiation.
   • The initiation of the new president took place in the main hall.

   Synonymeadmissionenrollmentinaugurationinductioninstallationinvestiturereception

2. Beginning or introductionB2formal

   The act of starting something for the first time or introducing something new.

   Beginn

   • The initiation of the new project was delayed due to budget issues.
   • The initiation of peace talks marked a turning point in the conflict.
   • The initiation of the program required careful planning.

   Synonymebeginningcommencementgenesisinaugurationinceptionintroductionkickofflaunchopeningstart

   Antonymecompletionconclusionendingfinishtermination

3. Knowledge or insightC1formal

   Wisdom or understanding that comes from possessing knowledge or being introduced to deeper concepts.

   Einweihung

   • His initiation into the mysteries of philosophy changed his worldview.
   • The ancient texts provided initiation into the secrets of alchemy.
   • Her initiation into the art of meditation brought her inner peace.

   Synonymeawarenessenlightenmentinsightknowledgeunderstandingwisdom

4. Triggering eventC1formal

   An act that sets a series of events or a process in motion.

   auslösendes Ereignis

   • The initiation of the chain reaction was carefully controlled.
   • The speech served as the initiation of a new political movement.
   • The initiation of the investigation followed the discovery of new evidence.

   Synonymecatalystcommencementimpetusinceptioninstigationkickofflaunchonsetsparkstartstimulustrigger

   Antonymecessationcompletionconclusionculminationendfinalefinishtermination