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initialize

/ɪˈnɪʃəˌlaɪz/ /ɪˈnɪʃəˌlaɪz/

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To assign initial values to something

Examples :

"To begin using the app, you must first initialize your profile with your name and email address. "

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To assign an initial value to a variable

Examples :

"To avoid errors, you should initialize the counter variable to zero before starting the loop. "

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To format a storage medium prior to use

Examples :

"Before I could save my project, I needed to initialize the new USB drive. "

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To prepare any hardware (such as a printer or scanner) for use

Examples :

"Before I could print my homework, I needed to initialize the printer by turning it on and letting it warm up. "

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