Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
initialize
Verb
/ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.laɪz/
Definition
To set something to its initial state or value before it is used.
Examples
- Before running the software, you need to initialize the database.
- The program will automatically initialize the settings on startup.
Meaning
The process of preparing a variable, system, or device to be ready for use by assigning it an initial value or state.
Synonyms
- Start
- Set up
- Configure
