initiation

Noun

• an act that sets in motion some course of events

• wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
  • his knowledgeability impressed me
    
  • his dullness was due to lack of 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
    

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  trigger , induction , knowledgeability , knowledgeableness , founding , foundation , institution , origination , creation , innovation , introduction , instauration , installation