initialize
verb
Simple meaning
To format a storage medium prior to use.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪˈnɪʃəlaɪz
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Definition
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verb
computing
Assign an initial value to a computer program
computing
To assign an initial value to a variable.
To assign initial values to something.
computing
To format a storage medium prior to use.
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More ways to use initialize
- “Before you can use the program, you need to initialize the settings.”verb
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