initialize
verb (used with object)
to set (variables, counters, switches, etc.) to their starting values at the beginning of a program or subprogram.
initialization
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a word derived from
initialize.
Example Sentences
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According to OpenSea, first-time sellers will no longer have to pay the initialization fee, which I’ve seen range from $50 to $450.
From The Verge ● Jun. 14, 2022
Zuckerberg committed during Connect to letting you sideload VR apps from outside Meta’s official store, but you currently can’t reach that point without a Facebook-based initialization process.
From The Verge ● Oct. 28, 2021
During the initialization of the listening command on the attacker’s machine, a file called a First in First Out pipe is created.
From Forbes ● Oct. 10, 2013
We knew we did not want to launch any original property that required printouts, markers, or any lengthy initialization process.
From Forbes ● Mar. 29, 2013
Finally, there is a confirmation message because initialization will destroy any data previously on the partition.
From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by John Goerzen
