Meaning & use
initiative
The ability to assess and act on a situation independently, without needing to be told.
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She showed great initiative by fixing the problem before her manager even noticed it.
The city launched a new recycling initiative to reduce landfill waste.
A note on using this word
Take the initiative means to act first, before others do, rather than waiting for instructions.
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