Initialize

Definition

To initialize means to assign an initial value or set up something for use. In programming, initializing typically involves assigning a starting value to a variable or data structure.

Related terms

Variable:

A named storage location in computer memory that holds a value which can be changed during program execution.

Data Structure:

A way of organizing and storing data efficiently in memory.

Declaration: The process of introducing and defining the name and type of a variable or function before using it.