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- [ih-nish-uh-lahyz]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əˌlaɪz/
- /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-nish-uh-lahyz]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əˌlaɪz/
Definitions of initialize word
- verb with object initialize to set (variables, counters, switches, etc.) to their starting values at the beginning of a program or subprogram. 1
- verb with object initialize to clear (internal memory, a disk, etc.) of previous data in preparation for use. 1
- noun initialize Set to the value or put in the condition appropriate to the start of an operation. 1
- transitive verb initialize start, initiate 1
- verb initialize to assign an initial value to (a variable or storage location) in a computer program 0
- verb transitive initialize to format or otherwise prepare (a disk, memory, etc.) 0
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Origin of initialize
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; initial + -ize
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Parts of speech for Initialize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
initialize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
initialize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for initialize
verb initialize
- load — anything put in or on something for conveyance or transportation; freight; cargo: The truck carried a load of watermelons.
- compute — To compute a quantity or number means to calculate it.
- program — software
- run — execution
- boot up — When you boot up a computer, you make it ready to use by putting in the instructions which it needs in order to start working.
Antonyms for initialize
verb initialize
- disable — make not work
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