initiation

• Nom désignant l'action de commencer quelque chose, comme l'admission formelle dans une organisation, l'introduction d'une nouveauté ou le déclenchement d'un processus.

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.

   Admission formelle

   • 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.

   Synonymesadmissionenrollmentinaugurationinductioninstallationinvestiturereception

2. Beginning or introductionB2formal

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

   commencement, introduction

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeginningcommencementgenesisinaugurationinceptionintroductionkickofflaunchopeningstart

   Antonymescompletionconclusionendingfinishtermination

3. Knowledge or insightC1formal

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

   connaissance approfondie

   • 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.

   Synonymesawarenessenlightenmentinsightknowledgeunderstandingwisdom

4. Triggering eventC1formal

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

   Déclenchement

   • 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.

   Synonymescatalystcommencementimpetusinceptioninstigationkickofflaunchonsetsparkstartstimulustrigger

   Antonymescessationcompletionconclusionculminationendfinalefinishtermination