Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ih-nish-uh-lahyz]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əˌlaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ih-nish-uh-lahyz]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əˌlaɪz/
Definitions of initialise word
- verb with object initialise to set (variables, counters, switches, etc.) to their starting values at the beginning of a program or subprogram. 1
- verb with object initialise to clear (internal memory, a disk, etc.) of previous data in preparation for use. 1
- noun initialise (British) alternative spelling of initialize. 1
- noun Definition of initialise in Technology (programming) To give a variable its first value. This may be done automatically by some languages or it may require explicit code by the programmer. Some languages allow initialisation to be combined with variable definition, e.g. in C: int i = 0; Failing to initialise a variable before using it is a common programming error, but one which compilers and automatic checkers like lint can easily detect. 1
- verb initialise Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of initialize. 0
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Origin of initialise
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; initial + -ize
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Parts of speech for Initialise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
initialise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
initialise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for initialise
verb initialise
- reset — to set again: to reset an alarm clock; to reset a broken bone.
- prime — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
- prepare — to put in proper condition or readiness: to prepare a patient for surgery.
- set — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- make ready — the state or condition of being ready.
Antonyms for initialise
verb initialise
- disable — make not work
Top questions with initialise
- how to initialise a hard drive?
See also
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