nouns
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"
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"
wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
"his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of initiation"
an act that sets in motion some course of events