verb
initialize
Initialize (verb) means to assign initial values to something.
verb
1
To assign initial values to something.
2
To assign an initial value to a variable.
3
To format a storage medium prior to use.
4
To prepare any hardware (such as a printer or scanner) for use.
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Etymology
From initial + -ize.
Rhymes for initialize
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What is the meaning of initialize?
"initialize" (verb) means to assign initial values to something.
What are the different meanings of initialize?
"initialize" has 3 main meanings: 1. To assign initial values to something; 2. To assign an initial value to a variable; 3. To format a storage medium prior to use.