What does initialize mean?

Definitions for initialize
ɪˈnɪʃ əˌlaɪzini·tial·ize

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. initialize, initialiseverb

    assign an initial value to a computer program

  2. format, initialize, initialiseverb

    divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data

    "Please format this disk before entering data!"

Wiktionary

  1. initializeverb

    To assign initial values to something

  2. initializeverb

    To assign an initial value to a variable

  3. initializeverb

    To format a storage medium prior to use

  4. initializeverb

    To prepare any hardware (such as a printer or scanner) for use

ChatGPT

  1. initialize

    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. Other systems, devices or processes may also be initialized in various fields.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of initialize in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of initialize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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