initiation
noun/ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #7,490 most common English word
Meaning
the act of beginning something or of formally introducing someone into a group or organization.
Example sentence
The new members went through initiation ceremonies before joining the club.
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