What does Initiative mean?

Definitions for Initiative
ɪˈnɪʃ i ə tɪv, ɪˈnɪʃ ə-ini·tia·tive

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Initiative.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. enterprise, enterprisingness, initiative, go-aheadnoun

    readiness to embark on bold new ventures

  2. first step, initiative, opening move, openingadjective

    the first of a series of actions

  3. inaugural, initiative, initiatory, first, maidenadjective

    serving to set in motion

    "the magazine's inaugural issue"; "the initiative phase in the negotiations"; "an initiatory step toward a treaty"; "his first (or maiden) speech in Congress"; "the liner's maiden voyage"

GCIDE

  1. Initiativenoun

    a character trait manifested in a readiness and ability to initiate action; an enterprising spirit; a go-getting attitude; energy; drive; get-up-and-go.

  2. Initiativenoun

    in interactive activities, such as conversation or games, the right or opportunity to set the course of action; as, to have the initiative.

Wiktionary

  1. initiativenoun

    A beginning; a first move.

  2. initiativenoun

    A new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem.

  3. initiativenoun

    The ability to act first or on one's own.

  4. initiativenoun

    An issue to be voted on, brought to the ballot by a sufficient number of signatures from among the voting public.

  5. initiativeadjective

    In which voter initiatives can be brought to the ballot.

Wikipedia

  1. Initiative

    In political science, an initiative (also known as a popular initiative or citizens' initiative) is a means by which a petition signed by a certain number of registered voters can force a government to choose either to enact a law or hold a public vote in the legislature in what is called indirect initiative, or under direct initiative, where the proposition is put to a plebiscite or referendum, in what is called a Popular initiated Referendum or citizen-initiated referendum. In an indirect initiative, a measure is first referred to the legislature, and then put to a popular vote only if not enacted by the legislature. If the proposed law is rejected by the legislature, the government may be forced to put the proposition to a referendum. The initiative may then take the form of a direct initiative or an indirect initiative. In a direct initiative, a measure is put directly to a referendum. The vote may be on a proposed federal level, statute, constitutional amendment, charter amendment or local ordinance, or obligate the executive or legislature to consider the subject by submitting it to the order of the day. It is a form of direct democracy.

ChatGPT

  1. initiative

    Initiative is the ability to independently assess a situation and take the first step or action towards accomplishing a task or goal without being prompted or directed by others. It shows a person's proactiveness, self-drive, resourcefulness, and determination to get things done.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Initiativeadjective

    serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary

  2. Initiativenoun

    an introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins

  3. Initiativenoun

    the right or power to introduce a new measure or course of action, as in legislation; as, the initiative in respect to revenue bills is in the House of Representatives

  4. Etymology: [Cf. F. initiative.]

Wikidata

  1. Initiative

    In political science, an initiative is a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote. The initiative may take the form of a direct initiative or an indirect initiative. In a direct initiative, a measure is put directly to a vote after being submitted by a petition. In an indirect initiative, a measure is first referred to the legislature, and then put to a popular vote only if not enacted by the legislature. The vote may be on a proposed statute, constitutional amendment, charter amendment or local ordinance, or to simply oblige the executive or legislature to consider the subject by submitting it to the order of the day. It is a form of direct democracy.

The Roycroft Dictionary

  1. initiative

    Doing the right thing without being told.

Editors Contribution

  1. initiative

    The right or power to introduce legislation.

    The natural resources transparency initiative is an inspired form of unity government organization with an accurate and specific vision, goal, strategy, plans and policies.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 14, 2020  


  2. initiative

    To feel, know, understand and see the future and act proactively to create change.

    She is always looking forward and seeing the effect of the current knowing the future is being created by cnanging and evolving now.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 14, 2020  


  3. initiative

    To take just and fair action.

    She is well known for using her initiative as she has an amazing ability and capacity to feel, know and understand intuitively.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 14, 2020  

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British National Corpus

  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Initiative' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2809

  2. Written Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Initiative' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3224

  3. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Initiative' in Nouns Frequency: #843

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Initiative in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Initiative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Initiative in a Sentence

  1. Lau Siu-kai:

    If something big happens in Hong Kong that is seen as threatening national security, I don't expect China to wait, they may take the initiative to protect national security.

  2. Laura Cobb:

    That has the potential to save hundreds of thousands of lives, like any voluntary initiative, whether it’s successful will really depend on how much the US government and others – nonprofits, civil society organizations – really hold industry accountable for that.

  3. Muhammad Waseem:

    Those (initial) geysers saved seven mature pine trees from felling within one year of their installation, for the project team, it was highly stunning result and a strong reason to upscale the initiative.

  4. Michael Mina.Mina:

    I think the bold initiative, had it come to fruition, would have been amazing.

  5. Eddie Bernice Johnson:

    I trust that NASA Administrator Bridenstine will ensure that the right decision is made as to whether or not to delay the launch attempt, beyond that, Mr. Loverro's resignation is another troubling indication that the Artemis Moon-Mars initiative is still not on stable footing. I look forward to clarification from NASA as to the reasons for this latest personnel action.

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