Meaning of the word initial in English

What does initial mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

initial

US /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/

UK /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/

existing or occurring at the beginning; first.

Example:

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The initial phase of the project was successful.

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My initial reaction was surprise.

Synonym:

first earliest opening primary original

Synonym:

final last ultimate

the first letter of a name or word, typically a person's first name or a significant word in a phrase.

Example:

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Please write your initials at the bottom of the form.

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Her necklace had her boyfriend's initial on it.

Synonym:

monogram first letter

mark (a document) with one's initials, typically as a sign of approval or to indicate that one has read it.

Example:

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Please initial each page of the contract.

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She initialed the changes to confirm her approval.

Synonym:

sign autograph endorse

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