initiative
initiative
ability to act independently
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initiative with Russian translation
initiative usage examples
Её инициатива впечатлила менеджера, когда она вызвалась выполнить дополнительные задания.
Her initiative impressed the manager when she volunteered for extra tasks.
Инициатива помогла ему получить повышение в прошлом году.
Taking the initiative helped him earn a promotion last year.
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initiative belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
initiative synonyms
Related words worth learning together
The committee reviewed her proposal for the new project.
He made a suggestion to change the meeting time.
the quality of taking initiative and acting in anticipation of future problems or needs
Proactivity is valued in our team: we prefer people who anticipate issues.
Her drive helped the team finish the project ahead of schedule.
a project or venture, often commercial; also the willingness to undertake new projects
They launched a new enterprise to develop green technologies.
Good leadership was crucial during the restructuring.
a person who begins work or activities on their own without needing prompting
We're looking for a self-starter who can manage projects with little supervision.
a driving force or stimulus that encourages activity or progress
The grant gave fresh impetus to the research program.
What's the difference
How is initiative different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce initiative and what this word means
initiative means initiative. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce initiative
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
initiative translation
initiative
initiative examples
Her initiative impressed the manager when she volunteered for extra tasks.
initiative transcription
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/, /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
Questions about this word
initiative meaning: what does it mean?
ability to act independently
initiative pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
initiative is pronounced as /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
initiative definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her initiative impressed the manager when she volunteered for extra tasks. Translation: Её инициатива впечатлила менеджера, когда она вызвалась выполнить дополнительные задания.
Is initiative part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, initiative can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is initiative part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, initiative can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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