initialize

[ih-nish-uh-lahyz]

in·i·tial·ize

[ih-nish-uh-lahyz]
verb (used with object), in·i·tial·ized, in·i·tial·iz·ing. Computers.
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, especially British, in·i·tial·ise.


Origin:
1955–60; initial + -ize
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Initialize is always a great word to know.
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a name consisting of an alphanumeric sequence used as an Internet address to identify the location of particular Web pages
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initialize or initialise (ɪˈnɪʃəˌlaɪz)
 
vb
(tr) to assign an initial value to (a variable or storage location) in a computer program
 
initialise or initialise
 
vb
 
initiali'zation or initialise
 
n
 
initiali'sation or initialise
 
n

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