initial

Definition

adjective

first or starting

ExampleThe initial response to the TV advertising has been very good.

verb

to write your initials on a document to show you have read it and approved

Examplesto initial an amendment to a contract • Please initial the agreement at the place marked with an X.

"...the founding group has subscribed NKr 14.5m of the initial NKr 30m share capital" [Financial Times]

"...career prospects are excellent for someone with potential, and initial salary is negotiable around $45,000 per annum" [Australian Financial Review]

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