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    initialize
    /ɪˈnɪʃəlʌɪz/

    verb

    • 1. set to the value or put in the condition appropriate to the start of an operation: "the counter is initialized to one"
    • 2. format (a computer disk).

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINITIALIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    INITIALIZE definition: 1. to set the numbers, amounts, etc. in a computer program so that it is ready to start working 2…. Learn more.

  3. www.baeldung.com › cs › definition-vs-declaration-vs-initializationDifferences Between Definition, Declaration, and Initialization -...

    Mar 18, 2024 · In this tutorial, we’ll explain the differences between definition, declaration, and initialization in computer programming. The distinction between the three concepts isn’t clear in all languages.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › initializeInitialize Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of INITIALIZE is to set (something, such as a computer program counter) to a starting position, value, or configuration.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINITIALIZE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    INITIALIZE meaning: 1. to set the numbers, amounts, etc. in a computer program so that it is ready to start working 2…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINITIALIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. initialize in American English. (ɪˈnɪʃəˌlaiz) transitive verb Word forms: -ized, -izing Computing. 1. to set (variables, counters, switches, etc.) to their starting values at the beginning of a program or subprogram. 2. to clear (internal memory, a disk, etc.) of previous data in preparation for use. Also (esp. Brit.): initialise.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinitialize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of initialize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › initializeInitialize - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of initialize. verb. assign an initial value to a computer program. synonyms: initialise. see more. verb. divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data. synonyms: format, initialise. see more.

  9. www.definitions.net › definition › initializeWhat does initialize mean? - Definitions.net

    To initialize generally means to set something to its starting value, conditions, or state. This is commonly used in programming contexts, where variables, systems or programs are set to their default or initial state before being used.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINITIALIZE definition in American English - Collins Online ...

    1. to set (variables, counters, switches, etc.) to their starting values at the beginning of a program or subprogram. 2. to clear (internal memory, a disk, etc.) of previous data in preparation for use. Also (esp. Brit.): initialise.

  11. www.thefreedictionary.com › initializeInitialize - definition of initialize by The Free Dictionary

    1. to set (variables, counters, switches, etc.) to their starting values at the beginning of a computer program or subprogram. 2. to prepare (a computer, printer, etc.) for reuse by clearing previous data from memory. 3. to format (a disk).