initialing Definition

initial
adj

1. Belonging or relating to, or at, the beginning.

Example: in the initial phase of the project
Example: My initial reaction was anger
Thesaurus: basic, primary, first, fundamental, original, introductory, inaugural, beginning, commencing; Antonym: final.

noun

1. The first letter of a word, especially the first letter of a personal or proper name.

Example: Write your initials at the bottom

verb

(N Amer)
initialled, initialling, initialed, initialing
1. To mark or sign something with the initials of one's name, especially as a sign of approval.

Example: He hasn't initialled this memo

Etymology: 16c: from Latin initialis, from initium a beginning.