(genetics) A codon that signals the first amino acid to be used in the synthesis of the polypeptide chain of a protein; either AUG or GUG

A measure put directly to a vote after being submitted by a petition.

(ecology) lay date. This has relevance to avian breeding habits.

(computing) A computer-human interaction in which either the computer or the human can take initiative and decide what to do next.

A ritual during which an initiate is admitted to an organization or given secret knowledge; sometimes contains one or more tests that have to be passed or endured

(linguistics) Having the head (primary morpheme) at the beginning of a phrase.

(manufacturing) An item that is not terminally defective but fails to meet the manufacturer's technical standards for sale through its normal retail channels.

plural of direct initiative

plural of initial reject

plural of initiation codon