INITIALIZE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

assign an initial value to a computer program

Categories: Determine, Set

Synonyms

Initialise, Initialize, Format

🔗 Related Words

initial – A related word in the same word family.

ize – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

English spelling is irregular because it preserves pronunciations from multiple historical periods simultaneously.