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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

Shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness

The object or goal of something

An ambition or hope

The ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways

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

single-mindedness

self-motivation

fire in the belly

intestinal fortitude

strength of character

strength of mind

imaginativeness

sense of purpose

have-a-go attitude

a sense of purpose

pertinaciousness

venturesomeness

entrepreneurial spirit

firmness of purpose

quick-wittedness

spirit of adventure

competitiveness

stoutheartedness

self-confidence

stick-to-itiveness

high-spiritedness

light-heartedness

indefatigability

irrepressibility

wholeheartedness

strong-mindedness

strength of will

stick-to-it-iveness

conscientiousness

tempestuousness

industriousness

power of endurance

hustle and bustle

hot-bloodedness

lightheartedness

physical energy

impelling force

fixity of purpose

stout-heartedness

self-assertiveness

great enthusiasm

toughness of spirit

flamboyant confidence

burning passion

propelling force

strong interest

being full of the joys of spring

nervous spirits

physical ability

full head of steam

hardworkingness

continuing motion

freedom of movement

stiff upper lip

bodily function

wind in one's sails

mischievousness

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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

quick-wittedness

sharp-wittedness

creative talent

creative thought

powers of invention

thinking outside the box

imaginative faculty

perspicaciousness

creative spirit

foresightedness

visualizations^US

visualisations^UK

great intelligence

great intellect

breadth of view

imaginative power

creative faculty

visualization^US

visualisation^UK

intellectual brilliance

artistic ability

flight of fancy

lateral thinking

the right stuff

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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

organization^US

organisation^UK

method of working

proposed action

set of procedures

systematic process

leap in the dark

standard procedure

instrumentation

series of steps

mode of conduct

mode of behaviour

course of therapy

standard operating procedure

way of achieving

means of achieving

way of ensuring

means of ensuring

organizing system

set of principles

business enterprise

what one is into

likely cause of

frame of reference

orderly process

set of guidelines

set of channels

logical process

guiding principle

usual procedure

piece of business

method of functioning

method of operation

manner of working

method of operating

mode of operation

piece of advice

way of doing things

treacherousness

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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

ace in the hole

authorisation^UK

advantageous position

card up one's sleeve

ace up your sleeve

primary position

a commanding position

superintendence

incomparability

period of dominance

period of domination

winning position

commanding lead

prestidigitation

favourable position

secret advantage

decisive resource

hidden advantage

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

course of action

mobilization^US

mobilisation^UK

act of aggression

commencement of hostilities

organization^US

organisation^UK

military operation

aerial bombardment

military advance

bombing campaign

lightning attack

saturation bombing

surprise attack

hit-and-run raid

hit-and-run attack

tip-and-run raid

military campaign

curtain of fire

barrier of fire

colonization^US

colonisation^UK

surprise search

saturation raid

bombing mission

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Noun

Shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness

resourcefulness

imaginativeness

levelheadedness

perspicaciousness

presence of mind

sharp-wittedness

powers of reasoning

level-headedness

sound judgement

native intelligence

clear-sightedness

intellectuality

logical thought

intellectual capacity

mental capacity

clear-headedness

quick-wittedness

soundness of mind

powers of discernment

cognitive faculties

matter-of-factness

scientific thinking

intellectual power

quickness of mind

intellectual gifts

innate common sense

sense one was born with

sound reasoning

practical intelligence

the right stuff

soundness of judgment

foresightedness

knowledgeability

good management

ability to reason

soundness of judgement

chain of thought

course of thought

syllogistic reasoning

train of thought

antithesis and synthesis

conversance with

familiarity with

acquaintanceship

knowing inside out

acquaintance with

considerateness

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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

why and wherefore

object of the exercise

ulterior motive

fire in the belly

where one is heading

the why and wherefore

castles in the air

special interest

vested interest

score to settle

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Noun

The ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways

resourcefulness

quick-wittedness

Noun

The act, state or position of being a leader

superintendency

superintendence

organisation^UK

organization^US

authorization^US

authorisation^UK

prestigiousness

prime ministership

strong influence

supreme authority

total domination

political practice

social position

system of government

period of influence

prestidigitation

greater importance

coadministration

extent of power

oyer and terminer

stomping grounds

illustriousness

conspicuousness

extraordinariness

bargaining chip

good reputation

trustworthiness

bargaining counter

outstandingness

authoritativeness

primary position

distinguishment

media attention

all-powerfulness

undisputed sway

totalitarianism

social standing

unlimited power

unforgettableness

exceptionalness

pronounced nature

outstanding nature

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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

first and foremost

of supreme importance

of the first rank

at the leading edge

at the cutting edge

holding the reins

of greatest significance

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

first-generation

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