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Last year, the Assembly of the League, as a result of the initiative taken by the Scandinavian nations, further limited and clarified all the provisions of the clause prescribing the duty of states to participate in sanctions.
Hjalmar Branting

Meaning of "initiative" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INITIATIVE

initiative  [ɪˈnɪʃɪətɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INITIATIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Initiative can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES INITIATIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

initiative

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.

Definition of initiative in the English dictionary

The first definition of initiative in the dictionary is the first step or action of a matter; commencing move. Other definition of initiative is the right or power to begin or initiate something. Initiative is also the ability or attitude required to begin or initiate something.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INITIATIVE


appreciative
əˈpriːʃɪətɪv
appropriative
əˈprəʊprɪətɪv
associative
əˈsəʊʃɪətɪv
denunciative
dɪˈnʌnsɪətɪv
depreciative
dɪˈpriːʃɪətɪv
dissociative
dɪˈsəʊsɪətɪv
enunciative
ɪˈnʌnsɪətɪv
exfoliative
ɛksˈfəʊlɪətɪv
expatiative
ɪkˈspeɪʃɪətɪv
palliative
ˈpælɪətɪv
permeative
ˈpɜːmɪətɪv
propitiative
prəˈpɪʃɪətɪv
quietive
ˈkwaɪətɪv
radiative
ˈreɪdɪətɪv
recreative
ˈrɛkrɪətɪv
repudiative
rɪˈpjuːdɪətɪv
sociative
ˈsəʊʃɪətɪv
spoliative
ˈspɒlɪətɪv
substantiative
səbˈstænʃɪətɪv
unappreciative
ˌʌnəˈpriːʃɪətɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INITIATIVE

initialer
initialisation
initialism
initialization
initialize
initialled
initialler
initialling
initially
initialness
initiate
initiation
initiation rite
initiative test
initiatively
initiator
initiatory
initiatress
initiatrix

WORDS THAT END LIKE INITIATIVE

active
administrative
alternative
collaborative
comparative
conservative
cooperative
creative
decorative
derivative
in the negative
informative
innovative
legislative
narrative
native
negative
operative
quantitative
relative
representative

Synonyms and antonyms of initiative in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INITIATIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «initiative» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of initiative

Translation of «initiative» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INITIATIVE

Find out the translation of initiative to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of initiative from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «initiative» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

动议
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

iniciativa
570 millions of speakers

English

initiative
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पहल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُبَادَرَةٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

инициатива
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

iniciativa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উদ্যোগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

initiative
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Inisiatif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Initiative
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

イニシアチブ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

개시
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Inisiatif
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sáng kiến
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முயற்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पुढाकार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

girişim
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

iniziativa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

inicjatywa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ініціатива
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

inițiativă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πρωτοβουλία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

inisiatief
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

initiativ
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

initiativ
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of initiative

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INITIATIVE»

The term «initiative» is very widely used and occupies the 6.612 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INITIATIVE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «initiative» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «initiative» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about initiative

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10 QUOTES WITH «INITIATIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word initiative.
1
Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi
Football is a personal interest which has been turned into a philanthropic initiative directed at encouraging social cohesion during the difficult process of African modernisation.
2
Bo Bennett
Without initiative, leaders are simply workers in leadership positions.
3
Julie Bishop
The strongest initiative that government can take to ensure Australia is prepared for population ageing, is to maintain a strong economy, and a secure nation.
4
William J. H. Boetcker
You cannot build character and courage by destroying men's initiative and independence.
5
William J. H. Boetcker
You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man's initiative and independence.
6
Louis D. Brandeis
Organisation can never be a substitute for initiative and for judgement.
7
Hjalmar Branting
Last year, the Assembly of the League, as a result of the initiative taken by the Scandinavian nations, further limited and clarified all the provisions of the clause prescribing the duty of states to participate in sanctions.
8
Harry Browne
The important thing is to concentrate upon what you can do - by yourself, upon your own initiative.
9
Kim Campbell
Government cannot and must not replace private initiative.
10
Cesar Chavez
Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves - and be free.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INITIATIVE»

Discover the use of initiative in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to initiative and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Tehran Initiative
Retailers Choice Award winner, 2012 The world is on the brink of disaster and the clock is ticking.
Joel C. Rosenberg, 2011
2
Taking Brand Initiative: How Companies Can Align Strategy, ...
If you want to create enduring organizational success, read this book!" —Jerry I. Porras, Lane Professor of Organizational Behavior and Change, emeritus, Stanford Graduate School of Business; co-author of Built to Last Taking Brand ...
Mary Jo Hatch, Majken Schultz, 2008
3
Educated by Initiative: The Effects of Direct Democracy on ...
Designed to be accessible to anyone interested in the future of American democracy, the book includes boxes (titled "What Matters") that succinctly summarize the authors' data into easily readable analyses.
Daniel A. Smith, Caroline Tolbert, 2004
4
Confronting the Yugoslav Controversies: A Scholars' Initiative
This book presents the findings of an international research initiative of over 160 leading historians, social scientists, and jurists that brings together in one volume key evidence presented by all sides in the recent Yugoslav conflicts.
Charles W. Ingrao, Thomas Allan Emmert, 2009
5
Stealing the Initiative: How State Government Responds to ...
This book uses eleven recent California initiatives and referendums to provide readers with a set of analytical tools and examples that will help them better understand real politics.
Elisabeth R. Gerber, 2001
6
A History of the California Initiative Process
The California initiative process, established in 1911, provides the people a mechanism to propose statutory revisions and constitutional amendments, and to adopt or reject those proposed.
Bill Jones, 2001
7
An Assessment of the NIH Women's Health Initiative
Although the WHI has already begun, serious questions remain about its design, cost, and the likelihood that it can answer the questions it asks. This book evaluates whether the effort can be justified scientifically.
Susan Thaul, Dana Hotra, Committee to Review the NIH Women's Health Initiative, 1993
8
Merida Initiative: The U. S. Has Provided Counter-Narcotics ...
This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication.
Jess T. Ford, 2011
9
Our Own Language: An Irish Initiative
This book considers the growth of the Irish language in Belfast today.
Gabrielle Maguire, 1991
10
Text Encoding Initiative: Background and Contexts
The Text Encoding Initiative (TEI) Guidelines for Electronic Text Encoding and Interchange are the result of over six years' work by scholars over the world.
Nancy Ide, Jean Véronis, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INITIATIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term initiative is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Boston Globe's life sciences initiative finally has a name – 'Stat …
The Boston Globe's life sciences initiative led by former Politico executive editor Rick Berke now finally has a name. They want you to read the ... «Poynter.org, Jul 15»
2
Alaska high court: Local mining initiative unenforceable …
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Alaska's highest court ruled Friday that an initiative seeking to restrict large-scale mining in the Bristol Bay region ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
3
Marijuana supporters unveil plans for California ballot initiative | The …
Santa Rosa-based attorney Joe Rogoway is part of a team with the Coalition for Cannabis Policy Reform that is crafting an initiative under a ... «Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Jul 15»
4
State will take 600 extra migrants in EU initiative - The Irish Times
State will take 600 extra migrants in EU initiative. Government agrees to relocation scheme as part of bid to tackle crisis in Mediterranean. «Irish Times, Jul 15»
5
Illumina Joins Cancer Testing Initiative | GEN News Highlights | GEN
Illumina has joined the Canadian consortium behind an initiative to change clinical practice by allowing medication selection on the basis of an ... «Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, Jul 15»
6
Initiative 1351 divides Senate Democrats | The News Tribune The …
Five members of the Democratic minority joined most Republicans to suspend class-size reduction Initiative 1351, but they couldn't summon ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Jul 15»
7
India's Digital Locker Initiative Draws Crowds - News - SiliconIndia
NEW DELHI: A key part of the Digital India initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the free government scheme that provides a virtual vault ... «Siliconindia.com, Jul 15»
8
Cameroon: CONAC Launches 8th Rapid Results Initiative
The eighth Rapid Results Initiative was launched yesterday July 16, 2015 in Yaounde by the Chairman of CONAC, Rev. Dr Dieudonné Massi ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
9
Solar Choice initiative signatures top 100,000 - Orlando Sentinel
TALLAHASSEE -- Supporters of a proposed ballot initiative aimed at increasing the use of solar electricity in Florida have topped 100,000 valid ... «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»
10
Update on Every Kid in a Park Initiative - WesternSlopeNow - News …
Update on Every Kid in a Park Initiative. Callihan Marshall. 07/17/2015 12:42 PM. 07/17/2015 12:50 PM. In February President Obama announced his Every Kid ... «WesternSlopeNow, Jul 15»

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