Meaning & use
initialization
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the process of setting something, especially a computer program or variable, to its starting state or value.
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The program crashed during initialization because a required file was missing.
Proper initialization of the database prevents errors later in the application.
A note on using this word
Initialization is a core concept in computer programming, referring to preparing variables, systems, or devices before they run.
Words with a similar meaning
setupstartup
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