initials
First and last
Initials are the first letters of a person's name, used as a compact form of identification: Please write your initials here.
People initial documents to indicate they've read or approved them.
Initials also appear as monograms on personal items—towels, stationery, jewelry.
Three-letter initials typically include a middle name: His initials are J.F.K.
Abbreviated writing system
- acronymWord made from initials
- contractionReduction in size
- truncationCutting something shorter
- shorteningReducing length or duration
condensation · compression · reduction · abridgment · ellipsis · curtailment
Decorative stitching on fabric
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- personalizationTailoring to individual needs
- crestHighest point or tuft
- heraldryStudy of armorial bearings
insignia · emblem · seal · stamp · logo · cipher · calligraphy · towel
Alphabetic characters or mail
- charactersPersons in a narrative
- uppercaseCapital letter form
- capitalsUppercase letters or headquarters
- fontCharacter style set
typeface · serif · monospace · bold · script · cursive · calligraphy · drop cap
Inscribing one's name
- autographHandwritten personal signature
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- documentWritten or electronic file
- contractEnforceable written agreement
witness · legal · carving · tree · inscription · graffiti · vandalism · sweetheart
shorthand
Abbreviated writing system
- acronymWord made from initials
- contractionReduction in size
- truncationCutting something shorter
shortening · condensation · compression · reduction · abridgment · ellipsis · curtailment
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- personalizationTailoring to individual needs
- crestHighest point or tuft
heraldry · insignia · emblem · seal · stamp · logo · cipher · calligraphy · towel · stationery
letters
Alphabetic characters or mail
- charactersPersons in a narrative
- uppercaseCapital letter form
- capitalsUppercase letters or headquarters
font · typeface · serif · monospace · bold · script · cursive · calligraphy · drop cap · illuminated
signing
Inscribing one's name
- autographHandwritten personal signature
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- documentWritten or electronic file
contract · witness · legal · carving · tree · inscription · graffiti · vandalism · sweetheart · lovers
FBI
U.S. domestic intelligence agency
titles
Names of creative works
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- addressSpeak to formally
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
formality · courtesy · honorific · Mr · Mrs · Ms · Dr · Jr · Esq · PhD
- alphabetABC, vowels, consonants, uppercase, lowercase
- namingpersonal names, nomenclature, nicknames, naming conventions, aliases
- signaturesautograph, John Hancock, mark, flourish, electronic signature
- artist marksautograph, signature, monogram, full name, flourish
- artist signaturesmonogram
- brand markslogo, brandmark, trademark, symbol, brand logo
initialsfull name
All given names together
given name · legal name · birth name · first name · surname
- initial public offeringFirst stock market sale
- take the initiativeBegin action independently
- middle initialAbbreviated second name
- taking initiativeActing without external direction
- seizes the initiativeActs first to control situation
- public health initiativesPrograms protecting population wellbeing
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