initiative

/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ Syllables: i·ˈni·tia·tive

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

A new plan or action to solve a problem; ability to act independently.

Synonyms

plan programme drive

Antonyms

inaction apathy

Translations

initiative in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

مبادرة، زمام المبادرة

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

خطة جديدة أو عمل تبدأه لحل مشكلة؛ أو قدرتك على البدء في عمل شيء بنفسك دون أن يطلب منك أحد.

Easy Explanation

An initiative is a new plan or independent action. Campus sustainability initiatives reduce energy use in laboratory buildings.

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Memory TipInitiative starts things — a fresh plan or personal drive.

Contextual Examples

The writing centre launched an initiative offering nightly tutoring during midterm examination weeks.

Graduate students showed initiative by organizing a reading group on research ethics and integrity.

The federal initiative funded partnerships between universities and regional technical colleges last year.

Word Families & Pronunciation

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