Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
init
verb, noun
/ˈɪnɪt/
Definition
A command or action that initializes a system or process.
Examples
- The software will init the database before running.
- After calling the init function, the application is ready to use.
Meaning
Init is often used in computing and programming to refer to the setup or configuration stage necessary to prepare a software or hardware environment for operation.
Synonyms
- initialize
- set up
- configure
