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   initiative

   /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/

   noun

   • 1. the ability to assess and initiate things independently: "use your initiative, imagination, and common sense" Similar enterpriseinventivenessresourcefulnesscapabilityimaginationimaginativenessingenuityoriginalitycreativitydrivedynamismambitionambitiousnessmotivationspiritvervedashenergyvitalityvigourleadershipvisioninformal:get-up-and-gozingpushpepzippunchpizzazzOpposite unimaginativeness
   • 2. the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do: "anti-hunting groups have seized the initiative in the dispute" Similar advantageupper handedgeleadwhip handtrump cardfirst stepfirst movefirst blowopening moveopening gambitgambitbeginningstartcommencement
   • 3. an act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something: "a new initiative against car crime" Similar planschemestrategystratagemmeasuretechniqueproposalstepactionactmanoeuvregambitapproachtacktacticdémarche
   • ▪ a proposal made by one nation to another in an attempt to improve relations: "a Middle East peace initiative"
   • 4. (especially in Switzerland and some US states) the right of citizens outside the legislature to originate legislation.

   Word Origin late 18th century: from French, from Latin initiare, from initium ‘beginning’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › initiativeInitiative Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INITIATIVE is an introductory step. How to use initiative in a sentence. an introductory step; energy or aptitude displayed in initiation of action : enterprise; the right to initiate legislative action…

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   INITIATIVE definition: 1. a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem: 2. the ability to use your…. Learn more.

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   An initiative is the first in a series of actions. Initiative can also mean a personal quality that shows a willingness to get things done and take responsibility. An initiative is the start of something, with the hope that it will continue.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioninitiative noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of initiative noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [countable] a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose. Most policy initiatives come from the White House. The money was intended to support initiatives in bilingual education.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINITIATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An initiative is an important act or statement that is intended to solve a problem. Government initiatives to help young people have been inadequate. There's talk of a new peace initiative. In a fight or contest, if you have the initiative, you are in a better position than your opponents to decide what to do next.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › initiativeInitiative - definition of initiative by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the first step or action of a matter; commencing move: he took the initiative; a peace initiative. 2. the right or power to begin or initiate something: he has the initiative. 4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) government.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › initiative_ninitiative, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun initiative. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordINITIATIVE - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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   An initiative is an important act or statement that is intended to solve a problem. 2. In a fight or contest, if you have the initiative , you are in a better position than your opponents to decide what to do next.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDefinition of initiative – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    INITIATIVE meaning: 1. a plan or activity that is done to solve a problem or improve a situation: 2. the ability to…. Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › initiativeInitiative Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    INITIATIVE meaning: 1 : the power or opportunity to do something before others do; 2 : the energy and desire that is needed to do something