Synonym: beginning, earliest, first, introductory, letter, primary. Similar words: initially, initiate, initiative, definition, in itself, partial, palatial, partially. Meaning: [ɪ'nɪʃl] 
n. the first letter of a word (especially a person's name). v. mark with one's initials. adj. occurring at the beginning.
n. the first letter of a word (especially a person's name). v. mark with one's initials. adj. occurring at the beginning. 
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61. Please initial each page and sign in the space provided.
62. The virus can incubate for up to ten days after the initial infection.
63. Initial planning errors were compounded by carelessness in carrying the plan out.
64. The crew of six may have survived the initial impact, but the whole plane went up in flames seconds later.
65. The initial print run for her book was 6,000 copies.
66. After some initial problems, acetone was successfully produced in quantity.
67. The prime minister's initial ministerial appointments haven't pleased all his supporters.
68. In smallpox, there is an incubation period of 8-18 days between initial infection and first symptoms.
69. The final technical report into the accident reinforces the findings of initial investigations.
70. A prospective premium of about 30 per cent on their initial investment is enticing.
71. After some initial hesitation, teachers seem to have accepted the new system.
72. We need to formalize our initial thoughts about the way to proceed.
73. The initial earthquake was followed by a series of aftershocks.
74. The initial negotiations are seen as laying the basis for more detailed talks.
75. We've had the initial test results and it looks as though we're on the right track.
76. Now that the initial shock was wearing off, he was in considerable pain.
77. After an initial burst of enthusiasm for jogging, I gradually lost interest.
78. He decided to follow up on his initial research and write a book.
79. The initial pressing of the group's album has already sold out.
80. The company's name is made from the initial letters of his children's names.
81. Initial reports say that seven people have died, though this has not yet been confirmed.
82. A decision will be taken at the culmination of the initial research.
83. The initial conflict was a mere sideshow compared with the World War that followed.
84. When their initial lure had played out, the pioneers of the West found other attractions to induce them to stay on.
85. The initial findings lay to rest a few canards.
86. An initial suggestion: no closed meetings.
87. After the initial courtesies we got down to business.
88. The athletic department rejected the initial request.
89. There will be an initial period of adjustment.
90. Initial ozone concentrations were taken from a mid-December climatology.
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