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Learn to pronounce inˇiˇtiˇaˇtive

/iˈniSHədiv/
noun
  1. 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
  2. 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
  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"
    synonyms: plan, scheme, strategy, stratagem, measure, technique, proposal, step, action, act, maneuver, gambit, approach, tack, tactic, démarche
  4. (especially in some US states and Switzerland) the right of citizens outside the legislature to originate legislation.

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/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ [countable] a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose. a United Nations peace initiative.
Initiative definition: The power or ability to begin or to follow through energetically with a plan or task; enterprise and determination.
Begin a task or plan of action, as in The boss was on vacation when they ran out of materials, so Julie took the initiative and ordered more.