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What does initialize mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word initialize? Here's what it means.

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  1. To assign initial values to something
  2. (computing) To assign an initial value to a variable
  3. (computing) To format a storage medium prior to use
  4. (computing) To prepare any hardware (such as a printer or scanner) for use
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You will need to initialize a disklabel onto the device, and create at least one partition.
You must initialize the Floppy disk in, with the program before reading its boot sector.
There is also a light barrier aligned on each axis to define the start point and initialize the individual drives.
Our new sensor-less motor driver uses current pulse probing to initialize the motor after power-up.
To speed up this process, you can initialize the module by sending it your present position, time, altitude, and date.
If you have used this service in the past, you should have received a mail to initialize your password.

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