Initial - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪˈnɪʃl|  American pronunciation of the word initial
Brit.  |ɪˈnɪʃ(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word initial

noun

- the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
he refused to put the initials FRS after his name

verb

- mark with one's initials

adjective

- occurring at the beginning
took the initial step toward reconciliation

Extra examples

...you've resolved my initial complaint, but now I have a new question...

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's middle initial stood for “Delano.”

She put her initials on each page of the contract.

The initials F.D.R. stood for “Franklin Delano Roosevelt.”

She initialed each page of the contract.

The initial response has been encouraging.

'Can I have your initial, Mr Davies?' 'It's G, Mr G Davies.'

The two countries have initialled a new defence co-operation agreement.

Franklin D. Roosevelt's middle initial stood for “Delano.”

The initial data included a lot of noise that had to be weeded out.

His doctor made an initial diagnosis of pneumonia.

After the initial shock she regained her composure.

The initial euphoria following their victory in the election has now subsided.

Their initial optimism has faltered.

...he saw the entire project through, from initial idea to final fulfillment...

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: initial
he/she/it: initials
present participle: initialling
past tense: initialled
past participle: initialled
noun
singular: initial
plural: initials
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