noun
1. the act of starting a new operation or practice (Freq. 1)
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he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation
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the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes
• Syn: ↑startup
• Derivationally related forms: ↑start up (for: ↑startup), ↑inaugurate
• Hypernyms: ↑beginning, ↑start, ↑commencement
2. the ceremonial induction into a position
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the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration
• Syn: ↑inaugural
• Derivationally related forms: ↑inaugurate
• Hypernyms: ↑initiation, ↑induction, ↑installation
• Part Meronyms: ↑inaugural address, ↑inaugural
Useful english dictionary. 2012.