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countable noun. Initials are the capital letters that begin each word of a name. For example, if your full name is Michael Dennis Stocks, your initials are M.D.S.

initial adjective [not gradable] (BEGINNING) of or at the beginning; first : She failed her driving test on the initial try, but passed the next time.

1 : of or relating to the beginning : incipient his initial reaction. 2 : placed at the beginning : first the initial word of the verse.

Initial is something that occurs first or at the beginning . If someone asks you to initial a form, they’re asking you to sign by writing your initials on it.