Initializes

Definition

Initialization refers to the process of assigning an initial value to a variable when it is declared. It sets up the variable with some meaningful starting value before it is used in calculations or operations.

Related terms

Declaration: Stating the name and type of a variable without assigning any initial value.

Assignment:

Giving a new value to a declared variable after it has been initialized.

Constructor:

A special method used for initializing objects in object-oriented programming languages.