initiation/ˌɪ.nɪ.ˈʃieɪ.ʃən/Pluralinitiations1the act of beginning something, especially a legal processSynonyms: foundationintroductionoriginationinstaurationfoundinginstitutioninnovationcreation2a formal entry into an organization or position or officeSynonyms: installationinduction3the process of triggering a course of eventsSynonyms: triggerinduction4wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledgeSynonyms: knowledgeabilityknowledgeableness