инициатива
initiative
ability to act independently
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инициатива with English translation
инициатива usage examples
Her initiative impressed the manager when she volunteered for extra tasks.
Её инициатива впечатлила менеджера, когда она вызвалась выполнить дополнительные задания.
Taking the initiative helped him earn a promotion last year.
Инициатива помогла ему получить повышение в прошлом году.
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инициатива synonyms
What's the difference between инициатива / предложение / проактивность / предприимчивость / активность / самостоятельность
ability to start an action or propose a new solution
He showed initiative and proposed a new plan.
Он проявил инициативу и предложил новый план.
an idea or option put forward for discussion or decision
Her proposal sparked interest in the team.
Её предложение вызвало интерес у команды.
tendency to act in advance, anticipate and prevent problems
Employees' proactivity increased the department's efficiency.
Проактивность сотрудников повысила эффективность отдела.
ability to find and exploit business opportunities; readiness to take risks
Her enterprising spirit helped launch a successful startup.
Её предприимчивость помогла запустить успешный стартап.
general energy and participation in affairs, without emphasis on originating new ideas
Her activity at the meeting was noticed by everyone.
Её активность на собрании была заметна всем.
ability to act without outside help and make independent decisions
He values independence and often takes initiative himself.
Он ценит самостоятельность и часто берет инициативу на себя.
introduction of new ideas and methods; a creative approach to change
The team's innovativeness gave the company a competitive edge.
Новаторство команды принесло компании конкурентное преимущество.
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How to pronounce инициатива and what this word means
инициатива translation: initiative. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce инициатива
[ɪnʲɪtsɪəˈtʲivə]
инициатива translation
initiative
инициатива examples
Her initiative impressed the manager when she volunteered for extra tasks.
инициатива transcription
[ɪnʲɪtsɪəˈtʲivə]
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Questions about this word
инициатива meaning: what does it mean?
готовность самостоятельно принимать шаги и предлагать идеи
инициатива pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
инициатива is pronounced as [ɪnʲɪtsɪəˈtʲivə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
инициатива 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 инициатива part of IT Interview vocabulary?
Yes, инициатива (initiative) can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is инициатива part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, инициатива (initiative) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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