Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Initializing 2D arrays means setting up or creating a two-dimensional array with initial values before using it in a program.
Related terms
Array Declaration: Array declaration refers to specifying the type and size of an array before using it in a program.
Array Initialization: Array initialization involves assigning initial values to individual elements of an array during its creation.
Two-Dimensional Array: A two-dimensional array is an organized collection of data elements arranged in rows and columns. It allows for storing and accessing data in a tabular format.