Outset

n.

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A setting out, starting, or beginning. Giving a proper direction to this outset of life. - J. Hawes.

Noun

1.

outset - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her" Synonyms: commencement, get-go, offset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first

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