initial

[US]/ɪˈnɪʃl/
[UK]/ɪˈnɪʃl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. first; of or at the beginning
vt. sign with initials
n. the capital letter of a word

Phrases & Collocations

initial stage

initial assessment

initial reaction

initial value

initial period

initial state

initial investment

initial condition

initial stress

initial design

initial phase

initial data

initial temperature

initial public offering

initial concentration

initial position

initial velocity

initial cost

initial population

initial time

initial model

initial point

Example Sentences

the initial issue of a magazine

our initial impression was favourable.

the initial letter of a word

took the initial step toward reconciliation.

the coffee bar's initial operational costs.

scratched their initials on a rock.

We are through the initial testing period.

the initial stages of an undertaking

These initials are those of the dictator of the letter.

A decision will be taken at the culmination of the initial research.

An initial fee is payable to the franchiser.

Absorption velocity increases with initial pressure, and keeps constant at different initial composition of uranium deuteride.

the senior partner would provide the initial capital.

the initials are picked out in diamonds.

all patients in this group were symptomatic at initial presentation.

the initial surge of interest had spent itself .

Results X ray was a initial examinatorial method;

The initial talks were the base of the later agreement.

Steven Lane's initials are S.L.

It’s very sporting of you to give me an initial advantage.

Real-world Examples

Initial flu symptoms look a lot like initial coronavirus symptoms.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation September 2020

" Initial symptoms include nausea and vomiting."

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 7

He carved his initials on the inside of a ring.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

The deal has only been initialled, but already the spinning has begun.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation April 2013

And initials we usually use with people's names, like John Smith, his initials are JS.

Source: Engvid Super Teacher Selection

For initial stages, esophagectomy, and tumor resection are sufficient.

Source: Osmosis - Digestion

I just signed my initials to lots of memos. I...

Source: Ugly Betty Season 1

Initially this might cause mild intestinal cramping.

Source: Osmosis - Urinary

What was my mother's middle initial? asked the second spider.

Source: Charlotte's Web

The initial estimate vary from 20 to 50.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2015

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