initiation

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• WordNet 3.6
  • n initiation an act that sets in motion some course of events
  • n initiation 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"
  • n initiation wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge "his knowledgeability impressed me","his dullness was due to lack of initiation"
  • n initiation 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"
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• • Initiation The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced; as, initiation into a society, into business, literature, etc. "The initiation of courses of events."
  • Initiation The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order. "Silence is the first thing that is taught us at our initiation into sacred mysteries."
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• Interesting fact: The sport Lacrosse was initially played by Native American Indians. They played the sport to prepare for war
• • n initiation The act of initiating or setting on foot; a beginning or starting: as, the initiation of a new enterprise.
  • n initiation Introduction by preliminary instruction or ceremony; initial guidance or admission, especially in some set or formal way, as into knowledge of or participation in anything, membership in an association, or the like.
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• Interesting fact: The first translation of the English Bible was initiated by John Wycliffe and completed by John Purvey in 1388.
• • n Initiation act or process of initiating: act of admitting to any society, by instructing in its rules and ceremonies
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• Victor Hugo

  

  “Initiative is doing the right thing without being told.”
• Chris Evert Lloyd

  

  “You've got to take the initiative and play your game. In a decisive set, confidence is the difference.”
• Eddie Murphy

  

  “I've always had confidence. It came because I have lots of initiative. I wanted to make something of myself.”
• George Holbrook Jackson

  

  “Genius is initiative on fire.”
• Malcolm S. Forbes

  

  “If you don't know what to do with many of the papers piled on your desk, stick a dozen colleagues initials on them and pass them along. When in doubt, route.”
• William B. Given

  

  “Details often kill initiative, but there have been few successful men who weren't good at details. Don't ignore details. Lick them.”

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