inception
noun
in·cep·tion
in-ˈsep-shən 
: an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
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The project has been shrouded in controversy from its inception.
Since its inception, the business has expanded to become a national retail chain.
We'll assist you at every stage from inception to completion.
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Since its inception 10 years ago, Kubernetes has become the backbone of modern IT infrastructure—66% of consumers of cloud services and 71% of Fortune 100 companies now use Kubernetes, with adoption still growing.
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Dirk-Peter Van-Leeuwen, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Since its inception less than 20 years ago, the agency has returned at least $21 billion in compensation to millions of Americans.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Lisa Says Gah Since its inception in 2015, Lisa Says Gah—founded by Lisa Bühler—has emerged as a cool-girl destination serving up an array of interesting indie brands.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
Entertainment Weekly discussed De Niro's fandom and other surprising celebrity Wiggles fans in an interview with Anthony Field, who has been the group's Blue Wiggle since its inception in 1991, and Simon Pryce, who has performed as the Red Wiggle since a lineup change in 2013.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Dirk-Peter Van-Leeuwen, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Since its inception less than 20 years ago, the agency has returned at least $21 billion in compensation to millions of Americans.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Lisa Says Gah Since its inception in 2015, Lisa Says Gah—founded by Lisa Bühler—has emerged as a cool-girl destination serving up an array of interesting indie brands.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
Entertainment Weekly discussed De Niro's fandom and other surprising celebrity Wiggles fans in an interview with Anthony Field, who has been the group's Blue Wiggle since its inception in 1991, and Simon Pryce, who has performed as the Red Wiggle since a lineup change in 2013.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Inception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inception. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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inception
noun
in·cep·tion
in-ˈsep-shən
: an act or instance of beginning
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