initialize
[ ih-nish-uh-lahyz ]
/ ɪˈnɪʃ əˌlaɪz /
verb (used with object), in·i·tial·ized, in·i·tial·iz·ing. Computers.
to set (variables, counters, switches, etc.) to their starting values at the beginning of a program or subprogram.
to clear (internal memory, a disk, etc.) of previous data in preparation for use.
Also
especially British,
in·i·tial·ise.
Words nearby initialize
Example sentences from the Web for initialize
If voters want to change their selections before they send in their ballot, they must initialize the change.
British Dictionary definitions for initialize
initialize
initialise
/ (ɪˈnɪʃəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(tr)
to assign an initial value to (a variable or storage location) in a computer program