Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun inauguration

2 senses of inauguration

Sense 1
inauguration, startup -- (the act of starting a new operation or practice; "he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation"; "the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes")
       => beginning, start, commencement -- (the act of starting something; "he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations")

Sense 2
inauguration, inaugural -- (the ceremonial induction into a position; "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration")
       => initiation, induction, installation -- (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")