inˇiˇtiˇaˇtive
inˇiˇtiˇaˇtive/iˈniSHədiv/
noun
- the ability to assess and initiate things independently."use your initiative, imagination, and common sense"synonyms: enterprise, inventiveness, resourcefulness, capability, imagination, imaginativeness, ingenuity, originality, creativity, drive, dynamism, ambition, ambitiousness, motivation, spirit, verve, dash, energy, vitality, vigor, leadership, vision, get-up-and-go, zing, push, pep, zip, punch, pizzazz
- the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do."we have lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dictate the subject"synonyms: advantage, upper hand, edge, lead, whip hand, trump card, first step, first move, first blow, opening move, opening gambit, gambit, beginning, start, commencement
- an act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something."a new initiative against car crime"synonyms: plan, scheme, strategy, stratagem, measure, technique, proposal, step, action, act, maneuver, gambit, approach, tack, tactic, démarche
- (especially in some US states and Switzerland) the right of citizens outside the legislature to originate legislation.
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4 days ago ˇ "Initiative" is an introductory step or action.
"Initiative" refers to the start of something with the hope that it will continue, or a personal quality of motivation to take action.
Popular initiative is a political process by which a referendum can be triggered by a petition of voters. Initiative or The Initiative may also refer to:
a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem: peace initiative The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides.
noun : the power or opportunity to do something before others do If you want to meet her, you're going to have to take the initiative and introduce yourself.
An initiative is an important act or statement that is intended to solve a problem. Local initiatives to help young people have been inadequate. Synonyms: plan ...
noun ˇ the first step or action of a matter; commencing move. he took the initiative ˇ the right or power to begin or initiate something. he has the initiative.
Initiative refers to the power or opportunity to do something before others, as well as the energy and desire needed to do it.
Initiative refers to the ability to take decisions and do things independently, without needing instructions.
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ [countable] a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose. a United Nations peace initiative.