initiative

[in·i·tia·tive]

Initiative is all about taking charge. 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.

...

Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary.

Noun
the first of a series of actions; "he memorized all the important chess openings"

Noun
readiness to embark on bold new ventures

Adjective S.
serving to set in motion; "the magazine''s inaugural issue"; "the initiative phase in the negotiations"; "an initiatory step toward a treaty"; "his first (or maiden) speech in Congress"; "the liner''s maiden voyage"


a.
Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary.

n.
An introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins.

n.
The right or power to introduce a new measure or course of action, as in legislation; as, the initiative in respect to revenue bills is in the House of Representatives.


Initiative

In*i"ti*a*tive , a. [Cf. F. initiatif.] Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary.

Initiative

In*i"ti*a*tive, n. [Cf. F. initiative.] 1. An introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins.
The undeveloped initiatives of good things to come.
2. The right or power to introduce a new measure or course of action, as in legislation; as, the initiative in respect to revenue bills is in the House of Representatives.

Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary.

An introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins.

...

Usage Examples

Employers and business leaders need people who can think for themselves - who can take initiative and be the solution to problems.

You cannot build character and courage by destroying men's initiative and independence.

You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man's initiative and independence.

Local innovation and initiative can help us better understand how to protect our environment.

I took the initiative in moving forward a whole range of initiatives that have proven to be important to our country's economic growth, environmental protection, improvements in our educational system.

I met the president when he was president-elect at a meeting in Austin. He spoke of his faith. He spoke of his desire for a compassionate conservatism, for a faith-based initiative that would do something for poor people.

The Nuclear Security Summit was President Obama's initiative born out of his vision to leave behind a safer, more prosperous world for the future generation.

Misspelled Form

initiative, uinitiative, 8initiative, 9initiative, oinitiative, jinitiative, kinitiative, unitiative, 8nitiative, 9nitiative, onitiative, jnitiative, knitiative, iunitiative, i8nitiative, i9nitiative, ionitiative, ijnitiative, iknitiative, ibnitiative, ihnitiative, ijnitiative, imnitiative, i nitiative, ibitiative, ihitiative, ijitiative, imitiative, i itiative, inbitiative, inhitiative, injitiative, inmitiative, in itiative, inuitiative, in8itiative, in9itiative, inoitiative, injitiative, inkitiative, inutiative, in8tiative, in9tiative, inotiative, injtiative, inktiative, iniutiative, ini8tiative, ini9tiative, iniotiative, inijtiative, iniktiative, inirtiative, ini5tiative, ini6tiative, iniytiative, inigtiative, iniriative, ini5iative, ini6iative, iniyiative, inigiative, initriative, init5iative, init6iative, inityiative, initgiative, inituiative, init8iative, init9iative, initoiative, initjiative, initkiative, inituative, init8ative, init9ative, initoative, initjative, initkative, initiuative, initi8ative, initi9ative, initioative, initijative, initikative, initiqative, initiwative, initisative, initizative, initiqtive, initiwtive, initistive, initiztive, initiaqtive, initiawtive, initiastive, initiaztive, initiartive, initia5tive, initia6tive, initiaytive, initiagtive, initiarive, initia5ive, initia6ive, initiayive, initiagive, initiatrive, initiat5ive, initiat6ive, initiatyive, initiatgive, initiatuive, initiat8ive, initiat9ive, initiatoive, initiatjive, initiatkive, initiatuve, initiat8ve, initiat9ve, initiatove, initiatjve, initiatkve, initiatiuve, initiati8ve, initiati9ve, initiatiove, initiatijve, initiatikve, initiaticve, initiatifve, initiatigve, initiatibve, initiati ve, initiatice, initiatife, initiatige, initiatibe, initiati e, initiativce, initiativfe, initiativge, initiativbe, initiativ e, initiativwe, initiativ3e, initiativ4e, initiativre, initiativse, initiativde, initiativw, initiativ3, initiativ4, initiativr, initiativs, initiativd, initiativew, initiative3, initiative4, initiativer, initiatives, initiatived.

Other Usage Examples

We believe a renewed commitment to limited government will unshackle our economy and create millions of new jobs and opportunities for all people, of every background, to succeed and prosper. Under this approach, the spirit of initiative - not political clout - determines who succeeds.

Genius is initiative on fire.

Success comes from taking the initiative and following up... persisting... eloquently expressing the depth of your love. What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life?

Just as the process of repealing national alcohol prohibition began with individual states repealing their own prohibition laws, so individual states must now take the initiative with respect to repealing marijuana prohibition laws.

No one should suffer from the great delusion that any form of communism or socialism which promotes the dictatorship of the few instead of the initiative of the millions can produce a happier or more prosperous society.

America's downgrade may serve as a wakeup call for its policymakers. It is an unambiguous and loud signal of the country's eroding economic strength and global standing. It renders urgent the need to regain the initiative through better economic policymaking and more coherent governance.

Success depends in a very large measure upon individual initiative and exertion, and cannot be achieved except by a dint of hard work.

Comments


Browse Dictionary