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inauguration
noun
The act of starting a new operation or practice
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ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən
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noun
The act of starting a new operation or practice
“He opposed the inauguration of fluoridation”
noun
The ceremonial induction into a position
“The new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration”
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He opposed the inauguration of fluoridation
The startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes
The new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration
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