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 initial initial /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/

adjective

  1. () Occurring at the beginning  ( initial )
    occurring at the beginning
     Took the initial step toward reconciliation
    took the initial step toward reconciliation

noun

  1. () The first letter of a word (especially a person's name)  ( initial )
    the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
     He refused to put the initials FRS after his name
    he refused to put the initials FRS after his name

verb

  1. Mark with one's initials  ( initial )
    mark with one's initials