Initialization
Initialization noun - (computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them and setting a starting position.
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Initiation and initialization are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Initiation" instead a noun "Initialization".
Initiation
Initiation noun - The process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization.
Initialization and initiation are semantically related. You can use "Initialization" instead a noun "Initiation".
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