Initiative
initiative
ability to act independently
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Initiative with Russian translation
Initiative usage examples
Она проявляет инициативу и предлагает новые идеи.
Sie zeigt Initiative und schlägt neue Ideen vor.
Без инициативы проект часто не продвигается.
Ohne Initiative kommt ein Projekt oft nicht voran.
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Initiative belongs to the topic "Skills and Career, IT Interview". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
Initiative synonyms
What's the difference between Initiative / Unternehmungsgeist / Engagement
A tendency to start new things, take risks, and launch projects; often suggests entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to explore.
Strong involvement and willingness to actively support or participate in something; does not necessarily mean initiating action independently.
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How to pronounce Initiative and what this word means
Initiative means initiative. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Initiative
[ɪnɪt͡si̯aˈtiːvə]
Initiative translation
initiative
Initiative examples
Она проявляет инициативу и предлагает новые идеи.
Initiative transcription
[ɪnɪt͡si̯aˈtiːvə]
Questions about this word
Initiative meaning: what does it mean?
Bereitschaft und Fähigkeit, selbstständig zu handeln und eigene Ideen vorzuschlagen
Initiative pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Initiative is pronounced as [ɪnɪt͡si̯aˈtiːvə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Initiative definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Она проявляет инициативу и предлагает новые идеи. Translation: Sie zeigt Initiative und schlägt neue Ideen vor.
Is Initiative part of IT Interview vocabulary?
Yes, Initiative can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Initiative part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, Initiative can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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