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initialization

/ɪˌnɪʃ.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: initialisation)
in · i · tial · i · za · tion
Adverb:initially
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Plural:initializations
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Adjective:initial
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initialization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

In computing, the process of assigning an initial value to a variable, data object, or memory space, or of preparing a computer system, hardware device, or storage medium for operation.

Example

"The software crashed during startup because a critical array was accessed before its initialization was complete."

2

The act or process of setting something into its starting state or beginning an operation.

Example

"The initialization of the automated assembly line requires a thorough safety check by the lead engineer."

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• Rhymes for initialization

• Nearby Words

inimitably
initial
initialism
initialization
initialize
initially
initiate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century with the rise of digital computing, combining the verb 'initialize' (from Latin 'initialis', meaning 'of the beginning') with the noun-forming suffix '-ation'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Initialization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/initialization
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