founding

(noun) the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new. Synonyms: initiation, foundation, institution, origination, creation, innovation, introduction, instauration. Examples: "She looked forward to her initiation as an adult." "The foundation of a new scientific society."

(verb) set up or found. Synonyms: establish, set up, found, launch. Example: "She set up a literacy program."

(verb) set up or lay the groundwork for. Synonyms: establish, found, plant, constitute, institute. Example: "Establish a new department."

(verb) use as a basis for; found on. Synonyms: establish, base, ground, found. Example: "Base a claim on some observation."