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Definition initiative in British English
initiative
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
1
the ability to decide in an independent way what to do and when to do it
Example
Employees are encouraged to use their initiative if faced with a problem.
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4
the opportunity to take action before other people do
Example
She would have to take the initiative in order to improve their relationship.
Example
We have lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dominate the discussion.
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