Initialise vs. Initialize

Initialise vs. Initialize — Is There a Difference?

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Difference Between Initialise and Initialize

Initialiseverb

assign an initial value to a computer program

Initializeverb

To assign initial values to something

Initialiseverb

divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data;

Please format this disk before entering data!

Initializeverb

(computing) To assign an initial value to a variable

Initializeverb

(computing) To format a storage medium prior to use

Initializeverb

(computing) To prepare any hardware (such as a printer or scanner) for use

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Initializeverb

assign an initial value to a computer program

Initializeverb

divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data;

Please format this disk before entering data!

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