initiative
US /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
・UK /ɪ'nɪʃətɪv/
B1TOEIC
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Ability to come up with solutions by yourself
He has no initiative to improve himself and continues to fail
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)New plan or idea that is meant to fix a problem
The initiative presented by the committee was well-accepted by the president
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The ability to assess and initiate things independently.
Employees are encouraged to use their initiative to solve problems.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The first step or move toward something.
Taking the initiative shows leadership potential.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A procedure enabling a specified number of voters by petition to propose a law and secure its submission to the electorate or legislature for approval.
The citizens used the initiative process to get the law on the ballot.
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Knight
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- The Low Countries At the initiative of Catherine Baw in 1441,
The Low Countries At the initiative of Catherine Baw in 1441,
An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
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- you might accept invitations, or even take the initiative.
you might accept invitations, or even take the initiative.
F-22 猛禽(Raptor)介紹
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- Reagan announced plans for the Strategic Defense Initiative,
Reagan announced plans for the Strategic Defense Initiative,
Wacoal Application Story - eCommerce Labeling Solution
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- this year with the initiative of launching our first direct to consumer website wacoal-america.com.
this year with the initiative of launching our first direct to consumer website wacoal-america.com.
B.C. provincial leaders debate
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- SOME INITIATIVE SO DRAMATIC AND
SOME INITIATIVE SO DRAMATIC AND
- INITIATIVE, THOSE BUDGETS THAT
INITIATIVE, THOSE BUDGETS THAT
2014 CSULB Economic Forecast
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- PRESIDENT OBAMA UNVEILED THE NATIONAL EXPORTS INITIATIVE.
PRESIDENT OBAMA UNVEILED THE NATIONAL EXPORTS INITIATIVE.
Arizona's Abortion Ban Sends Trump and the GOP Reeling | The Daily Show
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- vote on a ballot initiative in November that
vote on a ballot initiative in November that
Man dead after reports of explosion at TSMC factory in north Phoenix
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- A SAFETY INITIATIVE WITH TSMC
A SAFETY INITIATIVE WITH TSMC
GUYS TRY GIRL PRODUCTS (Painful Edition)
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- - Take a blue, right away,
taking the initiative.
- Take a blue, right away, taking the initiative.
