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US
/ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv, ˌɪˈnɪʃjətɪv/
]
[ UK /ɪnˈɪʃiətˌɪv/ ]
[ UK /ɪnˈɪʃiətˌɪv/ ]
NOUN
- the first of a series of actions
- readiness to embark on bold new ventures
ADJECTIVE
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serving to set in motion
the initiative phase in the negotiations
his first (or maiden) speech in Congress
an initiatory step toward a treaty
the magazine's inaugural issue
the liner's maiden voyage
How To Use initiative In A Sentence
- She is also part of a large group of oceanographers and taphonomists of the SSETI project (Shelf / Slope Taphonomic Initiative) examining carbonate preservation and destruction across the shelf and slope regions in Gulf of Mexico and Bahamas using submersibles.
- Bishop Bernard Fellay revealed to ZENIT that the congregation told him to expect the publication of a statement issued "motu proprio" (on his own initiative) by Benedict XVI on the new structure of Ecclesia Dei before June 20. Fellay: Restructuring of Ecclesia Dei Imminent
- Whether these positive initiatives will be enough to overcome disappointment on the limited over-all budget reduction will depend on the extent to which the investor is willing to look beyond near-term sluggishness in North American growth. Budget '85 Special Meeting of The Empire Club of Canada
- But neither of those initiatives, expensive as they are, approach the civic munificence displayed by the Federal Reserve. The Fed's Cash Machine
- The success of our initiative is testament to the high quality calibre of the producers in our region.
- 'The first principles of commercial activity have retreated to earth's maziest penetralia, where no tides are! is it not so, Skepsey?' said Mr. Fenellan, whose initiative and exuberance in loquency had been restrained by a slight oppression, known to guests; especially to the guest in the earlier process of his magnification and illumination by virtue of a grand old wine; and also when the news he has to communicate may be a stir to unpleasant heaps. Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith
- It was not for the court to consider whether to extend time on its own initiative. Times, Sunday Times
- Prior to the 1992 initiative, public sculptures were never a striking feature of the urban landscape.
- A new initiative has been started to recruit part-time research students, initially from the graduates of the M.Ed degree programme.
- Initiatives like these would sow seeds of peace throughout the world, he said.
