initialize

  1. Verb.  To assign initial values to something.
  2. Verb.  (computing) To assign an initial value to a variable.
  3. Verb.  (computing) To format a storage medium prior to use.
  4. Verb.  (computing) To prepare any hardware (such as a printer or scanner) for use.

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