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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of initial form-of, plural
2. 2
   An abbreviation of a person's name, constructed by taking the initial letters of first, last, and sometimes middle name(s). See monogram plural, plural-only

   "Write your initials at the top of the page."

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of initial form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

autographbadgecalligramcalling cardcardchristcross

Example

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"The initials USA stand for the United States of America."

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