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Initialize Definition & Meaning

initialize
verb
  1. assign an initial value to a computer program
  2. divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data; "Please format this disk before entering data!"

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Frequently asked questions

What does initialize mean?
assign an initial value to a computer program divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data; "Please format this disk before entering data!"
What part of speech is initialize?
Initialize is a verb.
How many definitions does initialize have?
Initialize has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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