Origination

/əˌrɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The action of originating or the process of being created or initiated.
The origination of the new policy was a result of years of research and discussion.
The source or beginning from which something originates.
The origination of the concept can be traced back to ancient philosophies.
The act of bringing something into existence or the initial phase of development.
The origination of the project involved multiple stakeholders and extensive planning.
The formation or introduction of a new idea, method, or product.
The origination of the new software was a collaborative effort between several departments.

Etymology

From Latin 'originatio', meaning 'beginning, birth, source'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the origination of ideas
the process through which new ideas are formed.
origination point
the initial point where something starts.

Related Words

origin
The point or place where something begins or is created.
initiation
The act of starting something.

Slang Meanings

Starting something from scratch.
We're at the origination phase, building this app from the ground up.
Kickoff or launch.
That meeting was the origination of our new marketing strategy.