initial
/ɪˈnɪʃəl/
initial
📚 Meanings
- 1.
coming before all others in time or order; first.
"the initial stages of the disease"
- 1.
the first letter of a name or word.
"He signed his initials."
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This is the initial draft.
This is the initial draft.
We need to confirm the initial plan before proceeding.
We need to confirm the initial plan before proceeding.
Please sign your initials in the box provided.
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Frequently asked about initial
How do you pronounce initial?
initial is pronounced [/ɪˈnɪʃəl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does initial mean?
initial means "initial". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is initial?
initial is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with initial?
Example: "This is the initial draft." — used to mean "initial".
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