Definitions for "Initiation"
The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced; as, initiation into a society, into business, literature, etc.
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.
A ceremony or rite for bringing people into a faith community or into adulthood; it is also a term used for the ceremony for bringing a new born child into a religious comnmunity, often connected with naming.
The transition from one point of polarization to another, growing capacity to see and hear on all planes, expansion of consciousness; brief period of enlightenment wherein the initiate sees that portion of the path that lies ahead and shares consciously in the evolutional plan (Bailey).
this single English word has several meanings. Initiation (diksha) refers to the revealing of secret meditation techniques by a teacher. It also refers to the unfolding of the potentials of consciousness at all levels (samadhi) as a result of practicing a transformational method or receiving Light Immersion from a Master Teacher. It also refers to the stage of spiritual development in a particular band of the Great Continuum of Consciousness (sanmarga), e.g., the First Planetary Initiation, the Second Cosmic Initiation, etc.
a consciousness expansion event that has permanent effects upon the entities equipment
Initiation is an album by Todd Rundgren, released in the spring of 1975.
Initiation is the second full length album by the START. Released in 2004, Initiation sees theSTART further embracing different styles and crafting songs that are influenced by The Cure, Siouxsie & the Banshees, My Bloody Valentine, Daisy Chainsaw and the Smashing Pumpkins amongst others. Echo's lyrics reflect a much darker tone than their debut album Shakedown!.
Rhea's Obsession's debut album, Initiation, was released in 1996 on Spider Records after they had worked on soundtracks for film and television. The album was re-released with bonus tracks and remixes on Metropolis Records in 2001 as Re:Initiation.
Preneoplastic change in the genetic material of cells caused by a chemical carcinogen. Cancer develops when initiated cells are subsequently exposed to the same or another carcinogen.
The first stage of carcinogenesis.
the early stgage of Carcinogenesis involving the alteration in the genetic make-up of a cell; in experimental systems using cells, the cell may later become neoplastic upon repeated exposure to the same carcinogen or by exposure to a promotor, but the process in the living organism is not as well defined.
Keywords:  ribosomal, frist, amino, trna, subunit
the frist stage of translation; mRNA, tRNA with the first amino acid, and the two ribosomal units are brought together
The first step in translation; occurs when a messenger RNA molecule, a ribosomal subunit, and a transfer RNA molecule carrying the first amino acid bind together to form a complex.
Keywords:  elite, club, fame, hundred, joining
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"
Fee paid prior to joining a private club. An initiation fee may be a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousand dollars at some elite country clubs.
Fee paid, up-front, prior to joining a private club. An initiation fee may vary between a few hundred dollars to nearly $100,000 at some of the most elite clubs in the world.
The process of preparing for, assembling resources and getting work started. May apply to any level, e.g. program, project, phase, activity, task. [D02858] RMW Commit ting the organization to begin a project. [D00829] WST
setting in motion; the first step; beginning
The process of preparing for, assembling resources and getting work started. May apply to any level, e.g. program, project, phase, activity, task. It is the process of committing an organization to begin a project.
Silly instructor's jargon for 'start', such as in 'initiation of a turn'.
The act of starting the detonation of explosive material.
In radical reactions, the initiation of the reaction by the creation of a radical species that will begin the chain reaction.
Transmission received from a tantric master allowing a disciple to engage in the practices of a particular meditational deity. It is also referred to as an empowerment
In phonetics, initiation is the action by which an air-flow is created through the vocal tract. Along with articulation, it is one of the two mandatory aspects of sound production: without initiation, there is no sound. The means of initiating a phone is called its airstream mechanism.
The instinctive way of approaching a solution to a problem through any Action Mode. A measurement of 7-10 units of conative energy in any Action Mode. Also referred to as insistence.
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"; "he regards the fork as a modern introduction"
In the Brain Fitness Program, an introduction to each exercise that walks participants step-by-step through exercise
An experience that transforms the individual so that their concept of personal and worldly reality is changed permanently (paradigm shift).
The process by which a person enters the faith life of the church. The process extends from the persons first inquiry through the completion of mystagogy.
Keywords:  impasse, event, announces, throw, score
an act that sets in motion some course of events
a process, not just an event
The initiation team for a given exchange is the team which announces the score, initially establishes server position, gives the serving call, and has the responsibility to throw in the event of an impasse during the exchange.
Keywords:  ess, priest, fulfill, roles, gods
a statement, not only to the Gods, but also to the community, that this person is a Priest/ess, qualified to fulfill certain roles
wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of initiation"
The act of triggering a regeneration cycle. Timer Initiation triggers a regeneration at regular intervals based upon a clock setting. Meter Initiation saves water, salt, & money by using a meter to measure how much water has run through the system, triggering a regeneration only when necessary. Meter Initiation can also extend the life of the system's resin.
Keywords:  episode, fifth, season, version, third
"Initiation" is the fifth episode of the third season of The Office (U.S. version).
Genetic mutation caused by damage to the DNA comprising a gene that enhances the risk of cancer.
Keywords:  graduation, transition, level, one
a transition, a graduation from one level to the next
Keywords:  moment, critical, change, another, one
a critical moment of change from one state to another
Keywords:  accompanied, birth, behind, kind, left
a kind of birth, but it is always accompanied by death to the state left behind
The conversion of an investment trust company into a unit trust.
Keywords:  movement, originate, point
Point at which a movement is said to originate.