- 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"
--1 is a kind of beginning, start, commencement
Derived forms: verb inaugurate2, verb inaugurate1 - inauguration, inaugural - the ceremonial induction into a position; "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration"
--2 is a kind of initiation, induction, installation
--2 has parts: inaugural address, inauguralDerived form: verb inaugurate1