[proh-ak-tiv] 
| serving to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence or situation, esp. a negative or difficult one; anticipatory: proactive measures against crime. |
| pro·ac·tive or pro-ac·tive (prō-āk'tĭv) adj. Acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty; anticipatory: proactive steps to prevent terrorism. pro·ac'tion n., pro·ac'tive·ly adv., pro·ac'tive·ness, pro'ac·tiv'i·ty n. |
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