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initial

Pronunciation: [/ɪˈnɪʃəl/]

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initial: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use initial in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “first”

(adjective) when something is being done or happening for the first time. It's the start of something new or the beginning.

Example

She made the initial investment in the project.

Example

He didn't make the initial effort needed to succeed.

Example

What was your initial reaction to the news?

Context: “first”

(noun) the first letter of a person's name, or the first letter of each word in a title, name, or phrase.

Example

The company logo features the initials of the founders.

Example

She forgot to write her initials on the document.

Example

What do the initials 'USA' stand for?

How to pronounce initial

Pronunciation: [/ɪˈnɪʃəl/]

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