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Initials

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Translation of "initials" into Russian

initial
Noun
initials pl
raiting
UK
/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
US
/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
initial
initials pl
He carved his initial into the tree.
Он вырезал свой инициал на дереве.
Additional translations
начальная буква
initials
Noun
raiting
initials pl
Plural-only noun referring to the first letters of a person’s names and, by extension, a signature made with those letters.
инициалы
His initials are engraved on the pen.
На ручке выгравированы его инициалы.
Additional translations
первые буквы
разговорное, буквальное

Definitions

initial
Noun
raiting
The first letter of a name or word, typically used to represent a person's name.
She embroidered her initials on the handkerchief.
A large or decorative capital letter used at the beginning of a chapter or section of text.
The medieval manuscript was adorned with a brightly colored initial.
initials
Noun
raiting
The first letters of a person's given, middle, and family names, used individually or collectively to identify them.
The suitcase was marked with the owner's initials.
A person's customary signature consisting only of the first letters of their names.
Please place your initials on each page of the contract.
initial
Verb
raiting
To mark or sign (a document) with one's initials, typically to indicate approval or authorization.
Please initial each page of the contract.

Idioms and phrases

capital initial
Please use a capital initial in your name.
заглавная начальная буква
Пожалуйста, используйте заглавную начальную букву в вашем имени.
correct initial
Make sure you use the correct initial for formal letters.
правильная начальная буква
Убедитесь, что вы используете правильную начальную букву для официальных писем.
fancy initial
She had a fancy initial on her notebook.
двойная начальная буква
У нее была двойная начальная буква на тетради.
carve initials
They decided to carve initials into the tree to symbolize their love.
вырезать инициалы
Они решили вырезать инициалы на дереве, чтобы символизировать свою любовь.