origination

noun

Definition of originationnext
1
as in production

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2
as in initiation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for origination
  1. production
  2. initiation
  3. genesis
  4. beginning
  5. creation
  6. commencement
  7. origin
  8. start
Noun
  • Another factor could limit production too: corporate interest.
    Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The waterproof formulation is designed to stay in place for up to eight hours, and it’s made with red-grape derivative vitas vita, which can boost collagen production.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of production
Noun
  • There was a 5-6% increase in marijuana use initiation among adolescents and young adults aged 12-20.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The pledges were yelled at by fraternity members during initiation.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of initiation
Noun
  • Slow, then fast The genesis of what would become Hurricane Milton was first monitored by meteorologists as early as Sept. 26.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
  • So how does the IRS determine the genesis of a payment?
    Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of genesis
Noun
  • Unfortunately, the time for these measures was at the beginning of the massive Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • At the beginning of 2023, Quevedo announced a stop in his career.
    Leila Cobo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of beginning
Noun
  • Clicking on any of those replaces the creation in the main image.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Other non-Western states are trying to shape the course of the war or positioning themselves to be present at the creation of a postwar Europe—that is, to be at the table for the negotiations that will end the conflict, however distant that prospect may be.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of creation
Noun
  • Last spring, pro-Palestinian tent encampments crowded schools and disrupted commencement plans, drawing accusations of antisemitism and prompting new limits.
    Annie Ma, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Aside from sports contests, the venue has already hosted concerts, commencements for local universities and large networking events.
    Daniele Proch, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of commencement
Noun
  • Same as Papen, Tartt felt the blight and taint of her origins.
    Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The team used the same strontium isotopes that were used to date the DNA samples to get a better understanding of the diversity and origins of Pompeii’s residents.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of origin
Noun
  • According to Texas, the school record for career starts is the 55 made by both Jonathon Scott and Rodrique Wright from 2002-05. Texas has two games left in the regular season, so Majors will soon tie Blake Gideon (52 starts from 2008-11) and Colt McCoy (53 starts from 2006-09).
    Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Winston has avoided turnovers in two of his three starts this year, but did throw three killer picks against the Chargers on Nov. 3.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of start
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