Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

initialling

noun
/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl.ɪŋ/
Definition
Initialling refers to the act of signing one’s initials on a document to show agreement or approval.
Examples
  • Before signing the contract, she made sure to initialling every page.
  • The teacher required initialling of the report cards by the parents.
Meaning
It is a practice used to indicate consent or to signify that a portion of a document has been reviewed and accepted.
Synonyms
  • signing
  • endorsing
  • approving