Initialed: meaning, definitions and examples
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initialed
[ ˈɪnɪʃəld ]
signature use
The term 'initialed' refers to the act of signing one's initials, typically to indicate approval or authenticity. This practice is commonly used in formal documents where space is limited, allowing individuals to authorize without providing a full signature.
Synonyms
approved, authenticated, signed
Examples of usage
- He initialed each page of the contract.
- Please initial here to confirm your agreement.
- After reviewing the document, she initialed the changes.
Translations
Translations of the word "initialed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inicialado
🇮🇳 आरंभिक किया हुआ
🇩🇪 initialisiert
🇮🇩 dijawalkan
🇺🇦 ініційований
🇵🇱 inicjowany
🇯🇵 イニシャルされた
🇫🇷 initialé
🇪🇸 inicialado
🇹🇷 başlangıç yapılmış
🇰🇷 초기화된
🇸🇦 مبدئي
🇨🇿 inicializovaný
🇸🇰 inicializovaný
🇨🇳 初始化的
🇸🇮 inicializiran
🇮🇸 upphafinn
🇰🇿 бастапқы
🇬🇪 საწყისი
🇦🇿 başlanğıc
🇲🇽 inicializado
Etymology
The word 'initial' comes from the Latin 'initialis', which means 'pertaining to the beginning'. Its roots can be traced back to 'initium', which means 'beginning' or 'commencement'. The term has evolved over time to represent the first letters of words, particularly names. Initials are often used to simplify signatures or mark authorship without requiring a full name. The specific usage of 'initialed', as a verb form, signifies the action of writing those initials—generally for validation or acknowledgment purposes. This practice has been prevalent in legal and business contexts, where confirming the details of documents is crucial.