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initiative
Definition:
(nou) readiness to embark on bold new ventures (nou) the first of a series of actions
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈnɪʃətɪv
Examples:
The initiative hit snags from the beginning.
It introduced the initiative and the referendum.
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