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initiatives

 

[ ɪˈnɪʃətɪv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

Actions or projects that are intended to solve a problem or improve a situation. Initiatives often involve new ideas, creativity, and proactive behavior.

Synonyms

endeavors, programs, projects

Examples of usage

  • Several new initiatives were launched to increase employee engagement.
  • The company's sustainability initiatives have received positive feedback from the community.
Context #2 | Noun

government

Official policies or programs introduced by a government or organization to address specific issues or achieve certain goals.

Synonyms

campaign, policy, program

Examples of usage

  • The government announced a new initiative to combat climate change.
  • The education initiative aims to improve literacy rates among children.

Translations

Translations of the word "initiatives" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iniciativas

🇮🇳 पहल

🇩🇪 Initiativen

🇮🇩 inisiatif

🇺🇦 ініціативи

🇵🇱 inicjatywy

🇯🇵 イニシアチブ

🇫🇷 initiatives

🇪🇸 iniciativas

🇹🇷 girişimler

🇰🇷 이니셔티브

🇸🇦 مبادرات

🇨🇿 iniciativy

🇸🇰 iniciatívy

🇨🇳 倡议

🇸🇮 pobude

🇮🇸 framtak

🇰🇿 бастамалар

🇬🇪 ინიციატივები

🇦🇿 tədbirlər

🇲🇽 iniciativas

Etymology

The word 'initiatives' originates from the Latin word 'initiativus', meaning 'beginning'. The concept of taking initiative has been valued throughout history, with individuals and organizations being praised for their proactive approach to problem-solving and improvement. In modern times, initiatives play a crucial role in business, government, and various other sectors as a means of driving progress and innovation.

See also: initiable, initiating, initiative, uninitiated.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,659 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.