ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Initialize

/ɪˈnɪʃəlaɪz/ · verb

Meaning

To assign initial values to something..

Definitions by Sense

To assign initial values to something.
(computing) To assign an initial value to a variable.
(computing) To format a storage medium prior to use.
(computing) To prepare any hardware (such as a printer or scanner) for use.
(somewhat dated) To reduce (a phrase) to an initialism, or a word to its initial.

Word Forms

initializes
initializing
initialized
initialise

Synonyms for initialize

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When Should You Use Initialize?

Use initialize when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does initialize mean?

Initialize means To assign initial values to something..

What is a synonym for initialize?

Common synonyms include format.

What is the opposite of initialize?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use initialize in a sentence?

Use initialize where its definition matches the intended context.

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ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Initialize

/ɪˈnɪʃəlaɪz/ · verb

Meaning

To assign initial values to something..

Definitions by Sense

To assign initial values to something.
(computing) To assign an initial value to a variable.
(computing) To format a storage medium prior to use.
(computing) To prepare any hardware (such as a printer or scanner) for use.
(somewhat dated) To reduce (a phrase) to an initialism, or a word to its initial.

Word Forms

initializes
initializing
initialized
initialise

Synonyms for initialize

Related Words

When Should You Use Initialize?

Use initialize when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

Practice This Word

Frequently Asked Questions

What does initialize mean?

Initialize means To assign initial values to something..

What is a synonym for initialize?

Common synonyms include format.

What is the opposite of initialize?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use initialize in a sentence?

Use initialize where its definition matches the intended context.

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.