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initialled

 

[ ɪˈnɪʃəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

signature process

The term 'initialled' refers to the act of marking a document with one's initials as an indication of approval or acknowledgment. This practice is commonly used in legal and formal contexts to signify that a person has reviewed and agreed to the contents of a document. Initialling can serve as a shorthand signature, providing a quick way to authorize multiple pages or sections of a legal contract. It is often seen in contracts, agreements, and other official documents. It can also imply a level of commitment or endorsement from the person initialling.

Synonyms

approved, endorsed, signed

Examples of usage

  • She initialled each page of the contract.
  • Please ensure that you initialled the amendments.
  • The manager initialled the report before submission.

Translations

Translations of the word "initialled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inicialado

🇮🇳 आरंभिक

🇩🇪 initialisiert

🇮🇩 disetujui

🇺🇦 ініціалізований

🇵🇱 zainicjowany

🇯🇵 イニシャルされた

🇫🇷 initialisé

🇪🇸 inicializado

🇹🇷 başlatılmış

🇰🇷 초기화된

🇸🇦 مبدئي

🇨🇿 inicializovaný

🇸🇰 inicializovaný

🇨🇳 初始化的

🇸🇮 inicializiran

🇮🇸 upphafinn

🇰🇿 басталды

🇬🇪 დაწყებულია

🇦🇿 başlanmış

🇲🇽 inicializado

Etymology

The word 'initialled' comes from the noun 'initial', derived from the Latin word 'initialis', which means 'belonging to the beginning'. The modern usage of 'initial' to mean the first letters of a person's name began in the early 20th century. In contexts of documentation, initialling provides a practical method for individuals to verify sections of contracts without needing to sign in full, thus streamlining various administrative processes. The use of initials as a form of signature has gained popularity in both legal and informal settings, marking a quick confirmation of agreement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,436 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.