Initialize

//ɪˈnɪʃəlaɪz//

Word Type

Verb

The word "initialize" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

deinitialize initializable initialization initializer noninitialized preinitialize reinitialize uninitialize uninitialized

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Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

carve up determine dissever divide separate set split split up

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Related Terms

assign format hardware initial medium printer scanner storage value variable

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