Definition of "initiation" in English

noun

1. The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.

   • initiation into a society
   • initiation into business
   • initiation into literature

2. The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.

3. (chemistry) The first step of transcription or of transduction.