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Initialize vs Initializable - What's the difference?

initialize | initializable |

As a verb initialize

is to assign initial values to something.

As an adjective initializable is

that can be initialized.

initialize

English

Alternative forms

* initialise

Verb

  • To assign initial values to something
  • (computing) To assign an initial value to a variable
  • (computing) To format a storage medium prior to use
  • (computing) To prepare any hardware (such as a printer or scanner) for use

    • initializable

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • That can be initialized.

    • Antonyms

    * uninitializable