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nounthe time at which something is supposed to begintype of:
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nounan academic exercise in which diplomas are conferredtype of:
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nounthe act of starting somethingtype of:
Synonyms & Similar Words
first start point attack beginning birth opening exercise organization entry foundation graduation creation institution constitution establishment introduction formation initiative debut showtime organisation commence threshold launching founding initiation installation installment inauguration innovation activation installing offset outset instalment groundbreaking unveiling kickoff startup icebreaker scrum springboard origination resumption get-go starting time point in time starting point terminus a quo incipience incipiency commencement ceremony commencement exercise graduation exercise change of state recommencement scrummage tone-beginning face-off first appearance first step groundbreaking ceremony housing start instauration jump ball jumping-off point opening move point of departure