Initialize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data; "Please format this disk before entering data!".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The operating system will initialize the new hard drive and make it available for data storage.
- Please ensure the disk is initialized correctly before attempting to install the software.
- The computer's operating system must initialize the disk before you can use it to store files.
- Initializing the disk will erase all existing data, so proceed with caution.
- Before using the external drive, initialize it using the disk management tool provided by the operating system.
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Meaning 2
Assign an initial value to a computer program.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The programmer must initialize the variable with a default value before running the algorithm.
- You can initialize the parameters of the neural network model using a random initialization method.
- The system will automatically initialize the database with sample data when you install the software.
- To start the simulation, you need to initialize the constants and set the boundary conditions.
- The code initializes the graphics window with a black background and a resolution of 800 pixels by 600 pixels.