initialization
|in-i-tial-i-za-tion|
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/ɪˌnɪʃiəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/ɪˌnɪʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(initialize)
beginning setup
Etymology
Etymology Information
'initialization' originates from the verb 'initialize,' which is derived from the Latin word 'initium,' meaning 'beginning.'
Historical Evolution
'initialize' evolved from the Latin 'initium' through the French 'initialiser,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'initialize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to begin or start something,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'setting up for use.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of setting up or preparing something for use, especially in computing.
The initialization of the software took a few minutes.
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Last updated: 2025/02/05 17:51