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The ability, and usually motivation, to assess and initiate things independently
“You will need to have the initiative to educate yourself on these matters.”
The capacity to think independently or be inventive
“We are looking for individuals with great initiative to drive our company forward.”
A plan or program, usually new or untried
“The showcase was a new initiative by the Fashion Council to exhibit emerging menswear talents.”
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.”
The power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do
“The party had become complacent in the last four years, thereby losing the initiative.”
(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.”
A special effort exerted towards a particular goal
The property of being sprightly
Shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness
The object or goal of something
The ability to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems
The act, state or position of being a leader
A state of being brave or confident in the face of a challenge
Serving to initiate
“The Secretary of State has a prepared summary of the statewide initiative procedures.”
Denotes having high priority
Introductory, preliminary, serving as a prelude or preface
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