inauguration, startup
(noun) 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”
inauguration, inaugural
(noun) the ceremonial induction into a position; “the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
inauguration (countable and uncountable, plural inaugurations)
The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
The formal beginning or initiation of any movement, enterprise, event etc.
Source: Wiktionary
In*au`gu*ra"tion, n. Etym: [L. inauguratio a beginning: cf. F. inauguration.]
1. The act of inuagurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies. At his regal inauguration, his old father resigned the kingdom to him. Sir T. Browne.
2. The formal beginning or initiation of any movement, course of action, etc.; as, the inauguration of a new system, a new condition, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 May 2025
(adjective) marked by columniation having free columns in porticoes either at both ends or at both sides of a structure
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
