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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