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The ability, and usually motivation, to assess and initiate things independently

The capacity to think independently or be inventive

A plan or program, usually new or untried

The first step in a series of maneuvers

The power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do

(somewhat rare) The initial portion of some extended thing

A special effort exerted towards a particular goal

The property of being sprightly

The object or goal of something

An ambition or hope

The ability to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems

The act, state or position of being a leader

Serving to initiate

Denotes having high priority

Introductory, preliminary, serving as a prelude or preface

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Noun

The ability, and usually motivation, to assess and initiate things independently

resourcefulness

adventurousness

imaginativeness

single-mindedness

quick-wittedness

fire in the belly

self-motivation

intestinal fortitude

strength of character

strength of mind

sense of purpose

creative talent

have-a-go attitude

sharp-wittedness

venturesomeness

pertinaciousness

firmness of purpose

spirit of adventure

stick-to-itiveness

creative thought

powers of invention

a sense of purpose

entrepreneurial spirit

stoutheartedness

self-confidence

high-spiritedness

light-heartedness

irrepressibility

temerariousness

authoritativeness

self-assertiveness

great enthusiasm

wholeheartedness

hustle and bustle

greatheartedness

burning passion

adventuresomeness

physical energy

unanswerability

good organization

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“You will need to have the initiative to educate yourself on these matters.”

Noun

The capacity to think independently or be inventive

imaginativeness

resourcefulness

sharp-wittedness

levelheadedness

powers of reasoning

level-headedness

sound judgement

native intelligence

quick-wittedness

thinking outside the box

clear-sightedness

perspicaciousness

presence of mind

intellectuality

intellectual capacity

mental capacity

far-sightedness

soundness of mind

professionalism

cognitive faculties

powers of discernment

keen-wittedness

differentiation

intellectual power

accomplishments

knowledgeability

clear-headedness

the right stuff

acquaintanceship

practical knowledge

quickness of mind

logical thought

scientific thinking

sharp-sightedness

exercising judgment

practical intelligence

connoisseurship

breadth of view

powers of intuition

sense one was born with

survival skills

interpersonal skills

psychosocial skills

great intelligence

great intellect

right-mindedness

considerateness

mental faculties

balance of mind

academic attainment

familiarity with

acquaintance with

conversance with

knowing inside out

curriculum vitae

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“We are looking for individuals with great initiative to drive our company forward.”

Noun

A plan or program, usually new or untried

course of action

series of measures

method of working

proposed action

sleight of hand

leap in the dark

standard procedure

instrumentation

series of steps

preliminary design

course of therapy

standard operating procedure

organizing system

organisation^UK

organization^US

way of achieving

means of achieving

way of ensuring

means of ensuring

bait and switch

business enterprise

what one is into

set of procedures

set of principles

unscrupulousness

underhandedness

frame of reference

systematic process

orderly process

set of guidelines

set of channels

guiding principle

likely cause of

logical process

method of functioning

method of operation

manner of working

method of operating

mode of operation

mode of conduct

mode of behaviour

palace intrigue

instrumentality

way of doing things

usual procedure

piece of business

piece of advice

treacherousness

personal approach

way of looking at something

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“The showcase was a new initiative by the Fashion Council to exhibit emerging menswear talents.”

Noun

The first step in a series of maneuvers

“The company took the initiative by writing to its customers, expressing a desire to settle all legitimate claims.”

Noun

The power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do

coign of vantage

prestigiousness

authorization^US

authorisation^UK

advantageous position

primary position

a commanding position

superintendence

incomparability

period of dominance

period of domination

ace in the hole

winning position

commanding lead

prestidigitation

favourable position

advantageous beginning

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“The party had become complacent in the last four years, thereby losing the initiative.”

Noun

(somewhat rare) The initial portion of some extended thing

“The company's Vice-President explained the goals of the project at the initiative of his speech.”

Noun

A special effort exerted towards a particular goal

act of aggression

commencement of hostilities

organization^US

mobilization^US

organisation^UK

mobilisation^UK

course of action

aerial bombardment

military operation

military advance

bombing campaign

lightning attack

saturation bombing

surprise attack

tip-and-run raid

hit-and-run raid

hit-and-run attack

curtain of fire

barrier of fire

military campaign

colonization^US

saturation raid

bombing mission

colonisation^UK

forced entrance

surprise search

concerted effort

appropriation of

infiltration of

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Noun

The property of being sprightly

high-spiritedness

irrepressibility

light-heartedness

hustle and bustle

freedom of movement

bodily function

stoutheartedness

strength of character

self-confidence

single-mindedness

stout-heartedness

firmness of purpose

venturesomeness

intestinal fortitude

resourcefulness

cool-headedness

self-possession

imaginativeness

indefatigability

greatheartedness

adventurousness

spirit of adventure

quick-wittedness

burning passion

strength of mind

power of endurance

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Noun

The object or goal of something

object of the exercise

where one is heading

name of the game

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Noun

An ambition or hope

predetermination

cold-bloodedness

advance planning

malice aforethought

criminal intent

malice prepense

object of desire

fire in the belly

object of the exercise

why and wherefore

where one is heading

the why and wherefore

castles in the air

ulterior motive

indispensable thing

vested interest

score to settle

special interest

piece of business

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Noun

The ability to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems

resourcefulness

quick-wittedness

Noun

The act, state or position of being a leader

superintendency

superintendence

organisation^UK

organization^US

prime ministership

authorization^US

authorisation^UK

prestigiousness

strong influence

supreme authority

total domination

political practice

system of government

period of influence

social position

prestidigitation

greater importance

coadministration

extent of power

oyer and terminer

stomping grounds

illustriousness

efficaciousness

authoritativeness

constructiveness

good reputation

trustworthiness

conspicuousness

extraordinariness

bargaining chip

bargaining counter

outstandingness

primary position

unanswerability

distinguishment

media attention

all-powerfulness

undisputed sway

good organization

totalitarianism

instrumentality

unlimited power

area of activity

social standing

unforgettableness

sphere of influence

span of control

exceptionalness

pronounced nature

outstanding nature

sense of direction

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Adjective

Serving to initiate

unindustrialized

in an early stage

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“The Secretary of State has a prepared summary of the statewide initiative procedures.”

Adjective

Denotes having high priority

of greatest importance

of prime importance

of supreme importance

first and foremost

of greatest significance

of the first rank

at the leading edge

at the cutting edge

holding the reins

most influential

most illustrious

most noticeable

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Adjective

Introductory, preliminary, serving as a prelude or preface

in anticipation of

in the forefront

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