Associations to the word «Initialize»

Wiktionary

INITIALIZE, verb. To assign initial values to something
INITIALIZE, verb. (computing) To assign an initial value to a variable
INITIALIZE, verb. (computing) To format a storage medium prior to use
INITIALIZE, verb. (computing) To prepare any hardware (such as a printer or scanner) for use

Dictionary definition

INITIALIZE, verb. Assign an initial value to a computer program.
INITIALIZE, verb. Divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data; "Please format this disk before entering data!".

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche