| Subject | English | Russian |
| mil. | initial development | первоначальная разработка |
| mil., avia. | initial development | предварительная разработка |
| mil. | initial development | разработка техники на начальном этапе |
| comp. | initial development | первоначальное формирование (I was involved in processes within the OHCHR preparing for the entry into force of the OP-CAT and helped with initial development of the SPT. RealMadrid) |
| O&G. tech. | initial development period | начальная стадия разработки месторождения |