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Existing or occurring at the beginning
“After a few initial hiccups, the launch would proceed as planned.”
In a crude or unfinished state
Initial
To sign one's initial(s), as an abbreviated signature
“I asked my favorite singer to initial a copy of his album that I owned.”
(of a treaty or contract) To agree to, or to ratify by, signing
“The two nations would initial a new defense cooperation agreement.”
Sign one's name at the foot of
To show (information, etc) in written form
Carve letters or designs into
The first letter of a name or word
“We will need an initial on the form as proof of your accord.”
(typography) A large initial letter that drops below the first line of a paragraph, usually used at the beginning of a section or chapter of a book
“The large initial at the start of each chapter in the book was a nice touch.”
The original or first mover in a given space or field
A letter of the size and form used to begin sentences and names
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