ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Initials

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈnɪʃəlz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Initials is a noun meaning plural of initial.

Meaning

plural of initial.

More Meanings

  1. An abbreviation of a person's name, constructed by taking the initial letters of first, last, and sometimes middle name(s). See monogram
  2. third-person singular simple present indicative of initial

Example Sentences

Write your initials at the top of the page.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include first, letters, heading, monogram, preliminary, original.

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