INAUGURATION

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

The act of starting a new operation or practice

Example:

the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes

Synonyms:

inauguration; startup

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("inauguration" is a kind of...):

beginning; commencement; start (the act of starting something)

Derivation:

inaugurate (commence officially)

inaugurate (open ceremoniously or dedicate formally)

Meaning:

The ceremonial induction into a position

Example:

the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration

Synonyms:

inaugural; inauguration

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("inauguration" is a kind of...):

induction; initiation; installation (a formal entry into an organization or position or office)

Meronyms (parts of "inauguration"):

inaugural; inaugural address (an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president))

Derivation:

inaugurate (commence officially)