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initiative

UK
/ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/
US
/ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/

Translations

initiativenoun
initiatives
pl
UK
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
US
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
The new initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions.
Новая инициатива направлена на сокращение выбросов углерода.
Additional translations
начинание
предприимчивость
Synonyms
drive
leadership
self-starter
originality
innovation
enterprise
action
resourcefulness
initiativeadjective
UK
/ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/
US
/ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/
Synonyms
proactive
resourceful
self-starting
go-ahead
take-charge
go-getting
energetic
bold
innovative
enterprising

Definitions

initiativenoun
The ability to assess and initiate things independently.
She showed great initiative by starting the project on her own.
A new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem.
The government launched a new initiative to reduce carbon emissions.
The power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.
He took the initiative in organizing the meeting.
A procedure that allows a specified number of voters to propose a statute or constitutional amendment and compel a popular vote on it.
The citizens' initiative to legalize medicinal marijuana was placed on the statewide ballot.
initiativeadjective
Relating to or characteristic of an initiative (used attributively before another noun).
The initiative committee presented its findings to the board.
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