initiative

B2
Pronunciation
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A beginning; a first move.

2 Definition

A new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem.

3 Definition

The ability to act first or on one's own.

4 Definition

An issue to be voted on, brought to the ballot by a sufficient number of signatures from among the voting public.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary.

2 Definition

In which voter initiatives can be brought to the ballot.