26984 words

initials

12 definitions • 18 examples
1
of or at the beginning:

Examples:

My initial surprise was soon replaced by delight.
Initial reports say that seven people have died, though this has not yet been confirmed.
2
the first letter of a name, especially when used to represent the whole name:

Examples:

your initials He wrote his initials, P.M.R., at the bottom of the page.
initial stands for Paul M. Reynolds refused to say what the initial "M" stood for.
middle initial Fill in your first name, middle initial and last name.
They carved their initials into a tree.
3
to write your initials on something:

Examples:

If you make any changes to the document, please initial them.
4
of or at the beginning; first:

Examples:

She failed her driving test on the initial try, but passed the next time.
5
the first letter of a name, esp. when used to represent a name
6
Your initials are the first letters of each of your names:

Examples:

They will put your initials on the luggage for another $15.
7
to write your initials on something:

Examples:

Please initial each document.
8

Examples:

initial estimate/forecast Economists had expected GDP growth to be revised upwards from last month's initial estimate of 0.6%.
initial charge/cost/fee The fund has an initial charge of 5.25%.
Investors may not get back the full value of their initial investment.
9
to write the first letters of each of your names on an official document to show that you have read it and agree with it:

Examples:

Initial and date each page of the contract.
10
to discuss and agree to an arrangement with another organization, country, etc.:

Examples:

The two nations used the summit to initial a deal on energy cooperation.
11
the first letter of each of your names:

Examples:

He was dismissed for forging his manager's initials on the invoices.
12
one of the letters by which an organization may be known, which are usually the first letters of each of the words in its name:

Examples:

The insurance giant AIG's initials stand for American International Group.

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