Proactive: meaning and example
adjective · In the sense illustrated below
Taking useful action before a problem requires a response.
Example sentence
“A proactive check caught the booking error before anyone traveled.”
An illustrative sentence written for Ikigain.
Putting it into words
At work
“Took a proactive approach to event planning by checking access needs before confirming the venue.”
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