Definitions for PROACTIVE
proʊˈæk tɪvproac·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 4 votes

1. proactiveadjective

   descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on events or stimuli or processes that occur subsequently

   "proactive inhibition"; "proactive interference"

2. proactiveadjective

   (of a policy or person or action) controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond to it after it happens

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. proactiveadjective

   Acting in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty

   We can deal with each problem as it pops up, or we can take a proactive stance and try to prevent future problems.

2. Etymology: ; originally coined 1933 by Paul Whiteley and Gerald Blankfort in a psychology paper, used in technical sense.\ Used in a popular context and sense (courage, perseverance) in 1946 book Man’s Search for Meaning by neuropsychiatrist, in the context of dealing with the Holocaust, as contrast with reactive. Popularized in the US in the 1970s in management and business setting by.

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1. proactive

   Proactive refers to anticipating and taking action or initiative ahead of time, rather than just reacting to situations as they arise. It involves planning, preparation and action to prevent potential issues, rather than waiting for problems to surface. A proactive person takes control and makes things happen, rather than just adjusting to circumstances or waiting for something to happen.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. proactive

   Acting to initiate change.

   He always saw the bigger picture and acted proactively to create and change situations rather than wait for them to happen and then respond.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on June 16, 2015  

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   proactive

   To fasttrack change.

   The team were proactive to change the current manifestation to one of peace, harmony, evolution and unity.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 11, 2020  

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1. • Psychology

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How to pronounce PROACTIVE?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of PROACTIVE in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of PROACTIVE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of PROACTIVE in a Sentence

1. Nyaka NiiLampti:

   We’re moving from a crisis management approach to one that’s much more proactive, the clinicians are out there on the ground. They are able to deal with anything that happens in real time. ... We’re seeing a much more seamless integration of mental health, really understanding that if we prioritize our mental health, then that’s going to contribute to better performance both on the field and off the field.

2. United States:

   Right now China has an advantage in that it has a concerted strategy around pitching its technologies and supplying critical infrastructure to countries that need them, the United States and other democracies need to also develop a strategy around tech that does not just focus on competing with China, but is also proactive in providing real solutions to real needs.

3. New Street Kurn:

   Charter is going to be very proactive in helping that market emerge, even since the Comcast deal broke, they’ve been more vocal about over-the-top.

4. Vicki Bryan:

   Reactive (strategy) is way more expensive than proactive.

5. Gretchen Whitmer:

   I am taking action to help address Michigan's fuel needs after a fire and power outage at a BP refinery in Indiana, the impacts of the outage at the Whiting facility will be widespread across our region, and I am taking proactive steps to help Michiganders get the fuel they need to drive their cars and help businesses keep their products moving.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=PROACTIVE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Proactive
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=PROACTIVE