initial
adjective
of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first.
initialed
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past participleof initial.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof initial.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
initialadjectiveof, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first.
Example Sentences
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One of the invoices is initialed “SW” with “OK to pay” written by it.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 12, 2022
He testified to purchasing a car for $3,500 and initialed a blank sales agreement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
A small auction house in Massachusetts offered it for sale as a “an unidentified gentleman, initialed I.L., and dated 1652,” with an estimate of $200 to $300.
From New York Times ● Jun. 15, 2022
The sisters are also selling a diamond-encrusted pocket watch, an 18k gold and platinum belt buckle and a gold initialed “AC” money clip and home movies featuring Al Capone and his associates.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2021
Domingo approached the window, whispered: “I remind you only of this: when you get this jeweled initialed sword, claim it as your own. Tell no one of my involvement.”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
