inauguration

n 1: 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" [syn: {startup}]

2: the ceremonial induction into a position; "the new president

obviously enjoyed his inauguration" [syn: {inaugural}]

integration

Combining software or hardware components or

both into an overall system.

(1996-05-22)