n.
Pronunciation: kr ē - ' ā -sh ə n
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : the act of creating especially : the act of bringing the world into ordered existence
2 : the act of making, inventing, or producing: as a : the act of investing with a new rank or office b : the first representation of a dramatic role
3 : something that is created: as a : WORLD b : creatures singly or in aggregate c : an original work of art d : a new usually striking article of clothing