Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • adverb In a proactive manner; so as to look or plan ahead.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word proactively.

Examples

  • As a result, 450 patients were found to have a new or recurrent cancer or an abnormal biopsy "who would not have been found if we did not bring them in proactively," Dr. Kutner says.

    What the Doctor Missed Laura Landro 2010

  • Begin proactively hunting websites which infringe copyright.

    2010 April « The Graveyard 2010

  • Begin proactively hunting websites which infringe copyright.

    Some Thoughts, Part Eleven – Piracy « The Graveyard 2010

  • I’m sure you’re up to it, but writing proactively is going to be a bit trickier than writing in reaction to someone like James whose knowledge of the field is well known.

    Science Fiction Awards Watch » Blog Archive » On Popular Vote Awards 2008

  • Due to international licensing constraints, we are deeply, deeply sorry to say that we must begin proactively preventing access to Pandora’s streaming service for most countries outside of the U.S.

    2007 May « Squash 2007

  • Due to international licensing constraints, we are deeply, deeply sorry to say that we must begin proactively preventing access to Pandora’s streaming service for most countries outside of the U.S.

    The day the music died… « Squash 2007

  • Several of the large banking groups tried to appease analysts and create a stronger buffer against a possible sharp rise in NPLs by acting proactively, that is, putting aside more money in the form of provisions for bad loans than warranted in the fourth quarter of 2008.

    Kathimerini English Edition : Print Edition : 27/6/09 2009

  • The report also chastised the agency for failing to "proactively" use its Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee "to maintain a focus on protecting children's environmental health."

    GAO report scolds EPA 2010

  • I don't so much agree with forcing ISPs to "proactively" monitor, but there should be clear guidelines that they shouldn't ignore or condone - which I'm sure they already have in their own agreements.

    Boing Boing Moderation Policy - Boing Boing 2009

  • GE Healthcare ignored the advice of its own safety experts to "proactively" restrict use of its imaging drug, Omniscan, after reports in Europe linked the drug to a potentially crippling disease, according to a newly unsealed order in a lawsuit against the company.

    GE Ignored Omniscan Safety Advice And May Have Hid Evidence From FDA, Documents Show 2010

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.