What does initialize mean?
Definitions for initialize
ɪˈnɪʃ əˌlaɪzini·tial·ize
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Princeton's WordNet
initialize, initialiseverb
assign an initial value to a computer program
format, initialize, initialiseverb
divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
"Please format this disk before entering data!"
Wiktionary
initializeverb
To assign initial values to something
initializeverb
To assign an initial value to a variable
initializeverb
To format a storage medium prior to use
initializeverb
To prepare any hardware (such as a printer or scanner) for use
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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
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of initialize in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of initialize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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- inicializovatCzech
- initialisereDanish
- initialisierenGerman
- αρχικοποιώGreek
- مقداردهی اولیهPersian
- formatoida, alkuarvo, alustaaFinnish
- initialiserFrench
- inicializálHungarian
- frumstilla, frumgildaIcelandic
- 初期化Japanese
- initialiserenDutch
- initialisereNorwegian
- inicjalizowaćPolish
- настроить, инициализировать, настраиватьRussian
- ilklendirmekTurkish
- 初始化Chinese
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