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Initiation

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foundationnounThat upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
creationnoun(uncountable) The act of creating something.
inductionnounAn act of inducting.
instaurationnounA restoration after decay or dilapidation; renewal; repair.
originationnoun(uncountable) The process of bringing something into existence.
institutionnounA long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
installationnounAn act of installing.
foundingnounThe establishment of something.
triggernoun(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

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inductionnounAn act of inducting.
foundingnounThe establishment of something.
originationnoun(uncountable) The process of bringing something into existence.
installationnounAn act of installing.
foundationnounThat upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
creationnoun(uncountable) The act of creating something.
institutionnounA long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
instaurationnounA restoration after decay or dilapidation; renewal; repair.
triggernoun(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
initiatenoun(transitive) To begin; to start.
initiativenounA beginning; a first move.
operationnoun(uncountable) The act or process of operating (verb): agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral.
initiatornounOne who initiates.
introductionnounThe act or process of introducing.
operationalizationnounThe act or process of operationalizing.
inaugurationnounThe formal beginning, initiation, or entry into service of any movement, enterprise, building, event, etc.
preparationnoun(uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.
introductoryIntroducing; giving a preview, idea or foretaste of.
indoctrinationnounThe act of indoctrinating, or the condition of being indoctrinated.
trainingnounThe activity of imparting and acquiring skills.

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