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Term: Initiative

Definition

Initiative is the ability to take charge or make decisions in a proactive and independent manner.

It can also refer to a specific action or project taken to resolve a problem or achieve a goal.

Examples

Noun - Personal Attribute:

She demonstrated great initiative by creating a new marketing strategy for the company.

Noun - Action or Project:

The government launched an initiative to reduce pollution in the city.

Adjective - Popular:

The initiative program proved to be highly popular among the youth.

Adjective - Local:

The city council implemented a local initiative to support small businesses in the downtown area.

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